China Wells (FR 06S015) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
China Wells (FR 06S015) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
6.4 mi from Ahwahnee
Maps 4,697 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.1 miles of dirt.
- Near Kamook Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 300 ft over 8 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 0.5 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 7.6: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Speckerman Mountain stands 2,447 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 45–69°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.