Hoffman Mtn. (FR 11S031) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hoffman Mtn. (FR 11S031) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District

24 mi from Squaw Valley

Maps 7,501 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Sierra National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Rancheria Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 5 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Gates at the start of the road and 2.3 miles along it.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Hoffman Mountain stands 2,124 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northeast.
  • Three Springs lies 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–61°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.