Sycamore Springs (FR 11S002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sycamore Springs (FR 11S002) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
16 mi from Squaw Valley
Maps 3,597 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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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 910 ft over 10.9 miles through 29 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 10 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Patterson Mountain stands 4,571 ft above the map pin, 8.6 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 53–73°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.