Cottonwood (FR 12S005) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cottonwood (FR 12S005) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
13 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 1,888 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Oat Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 120 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 35%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sacate Ridge stands 1,515 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles north.
- Kings River runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–78°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.