Rodgers Ridge (FR 11S007) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rodgers Ridge (FR 11S007) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District

18 mi from Squaw Valley

Maps 3,895 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 3/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • 14.1 of this road’s 15.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 12 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 15.2 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Gates 2.7, 4.5, 10.1 and 13.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
  • Black Rock stands 3,199 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.
  • North Fork Kings River runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 55–83°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.