Taylor Creek (FR 10S018) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Taylor Creek (FR 10S018) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
8.4 mi from Auberry
Maps 4,604 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.2–9.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 3/1–1/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 22.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 7.8 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 4,600 ft over 22.3 miles through 40 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 51%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Taylor Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Bald Mountain stands 3,225 ft above the map pin, 6.9 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 50–70°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.