Broken Shovel Mine T1 (FR 07S011YT0.65) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Broken Shovel Mine T1 (FR 07S011YT0.65) in CA
A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Way of the Mono Trailhead.
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%.
Goat Mountain stands 1,250 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southeast. The Bass Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Oakhurst, is 3.0 mi off.
September normals 56–85°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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