Blackrock (FR 11S012) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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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.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 62–91°F, 0.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.