Dawn (FR 09S003) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Dawn (FR 09S003) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
8.9 mi from Auberry
Maps 4,555 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.8 miles of dirt.
- Near Musick Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 7.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings at the start of the road and 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8 and 4.9 miles along it.
- A gate 6 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Musick Mountain stands 2,243 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles east.
- San Joaquin River runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 55–80°F, 0.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.