Bennett (FR 10S076) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bennett (FR 10S076) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District

9.8 mi from Auberry

Maps 5,800 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Sierra National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 3/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 260 ft over 2.8 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 49%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bald Mountain stands 2,029 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles east.
  • The Shaver Lake shoreline is 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–64°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.