Stump Springs Road (FR 07S005) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Stump Springs Road (FR 07S005) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
12 mi from North Fork
23 mi off US 395 (straight line)
Maps 4,870 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- 60.7 of this road’s 80.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 52.4 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 15,100 ft over 80.2 miles through 122 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 45%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-ends 2.6 miles in at a mapped turnaround.
- A water crossing 73.9 miles along the road.
- A gate 75.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lookout Point stands 2,241 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles east.
- San Joaquin River runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 46–66°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.