Chicago Stump (FR 13S03) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Chicago Stump (FR 13S03) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Hume Lake Ranger District
13 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 5,580 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 12.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 800 ft over 12.2 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Verplank Ridge stands 1,001 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 46–65°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.