Stevenson Creek (FR 09S005) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Stevenson Creek (FR 09S005) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
12 mi from Auberry
Maps 5,934 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.3–2.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 8/15–12/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bald Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 5.7 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 35%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Bald Mountain stands 1,895 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northeast.
- Markwood Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–64°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.