Cherry Gap (FR 13S77) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cherry Gap (FR 13S77) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Hume Lake Ranger District
15 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 7,026 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near McGee Vista Point.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 5.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road between mile 1.2 and mile 4.4: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Spanish Mountain rises 9.5 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 40–60°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.