Cherry Flat (FR 11S003) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cherry Flat (FR 11S003) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
9.4 mi from Auberry
Maps 1,945 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Davis Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 60 ft over 3.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
- Davis Mountain stands 1,840 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southeast.
- North Fork Sycamore Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 53–81°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.