Kaiser Creek (FR 06S027) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Kaiser Creek (FR 06S027) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District

18 mi from North Fork

Maps 5,519 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Sierra National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Kaiser Diggings.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 9.5 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Tom stands 3,485 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles east.
  • West Kaiser Creek runs 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–67°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.