Clovis Run (FR 09S072) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Clovis Run (FR 09S072) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
4.6 mi from Auberry
Maps 3,858 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 8.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Stevenson.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 8.3 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.7, 1.9, 2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 3.1, 3.6, 3.8, 4.3, 4.8, 5.6, 5.8, 5.9, 6 and 7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Mount Stevenson stands 2,545 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northeast.
- Musick Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–72°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.