Upper Bear Cr. (FR 10S066) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Bear Cr. (FR 10S066) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
17 mi from Auberry
Maps 6,737 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
- All 27.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 18.9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 6,200 ft over 27.8 miles through 39 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 10.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Bear Mountain stands 2,770 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles northeast.
- Honeymoon Pool lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–64°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.