Peterson Mill (FR 10S002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Peterson Mill (FR 10S002) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
9.5 mi from Auberry
Maps 4,366 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
- 0.9 of this road’s 11.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly paved with 1.1 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 630 ft over 11.7 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 3,463 ft above the map pin, 6.5 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.