Eastwood Lane (FR 08S014) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Eastwood Lane (FR 08S014) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District

13 mi from Auberry

Maps 4,774 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Sierra National Forest ↗

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 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Kerckhoff Dome.
  • Estimated climb: 730 ft over 2.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • A water crossing 0.8 miles along the road.
  • A gate 2.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Tamarack Mountain stands 3,142 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles southeast.
  • A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–69°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.