Red Lakes Road (FR 08S042) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Red Lakes Road (FR 08S042) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
18 mi from Auberry
Maps 8,026 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/15–11/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Buckhorn Rocks.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 7.1 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 2.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Red Mountain stands 1,848 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 34–59°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.