Blackrock (FR 11S012) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Blackrock (FR 11S012) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
12 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 1,005 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- 18.9 of this road’s 32.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 5.6 miles of dirt.
- Near Whitewater Voyages Headquarters.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~320 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 60 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Gates 22.2, 22.9, 26.4 and 28.6 miles along the road.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Oat Mountain stands 3,376 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southwest.
- North Fork Kings River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 62–91°F, 0.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.