Kaiser Loop (FR 06S002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Kaiser Loop (FR 06S002) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
18 mi from North Fork
Maps 5,875 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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 30.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 5,800 ft over 30.4 miles through 40 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Tom stands 3,129 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles east.
- Mill Creek Meadow lies 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–66°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.