Garnet Dike (FR 12S001) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Garnet Dike (FR 12S001) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
13 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 1,014 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 8 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Oat Mountain stands 3,367 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles southwest.
- North Fork Kings River runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 53–80°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.