FR 10S045 — Dinkey Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 10S045 — Dinkey Mountain in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
18 mi from Auberry
Maps 5,786 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/15–10/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.3 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 7 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Nelson Mountain stands 4,425 ft above the map pin, 8.0 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 47–67°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.