FR 06S061 — McSwain Mine in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 06S061 — McSwain Mine in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
15 mi from Oakhurst
Maps 5,358 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 9 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Madera Peak stands 5,132 ft above the map pin, 6.4 miles north.
- Mugler Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 40–67°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.