Barnes Mtn. (FR 10S005) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Barnes Mtn. (FR 10S005) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
12 mi from Auberry
Maps 3,918 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 3/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Barnes Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 610 ft over 6.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 5 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 3,911 ft above the map pin, 5.9 miles northeast.
- Providence Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 48–71°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.