Middle Garlic (FR 11S045) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Garlic (FR 11S045) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
19 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 6,605 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 7/1–10/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wiesman Spring.
- Estimated climb: 440 ft over 6.5 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 41%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A gate 2.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Garlic Spur stands 751 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 45–64°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.