Dowville East (FR 08S081) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Dowville East (FR 08S081) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
15 mi from Auberry
Maps 7,052 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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AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Rough
- All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, mostly paved with 0.1 miles of gravel.
- Near Dowville Picnic Site.
- Estimated climb: 250 ft over 0.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 25%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The Huntington Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
- Black Point stands 1,060 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 43–62°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.