FR 07S011E — Smiley Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 07S011E — Smiley Mountain in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
3.9 mi from North Fork
Maps 3,521 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 450 ft over 1.6 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The Lake Moic shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
- Thornberry Mountain stands 1,175 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 51–74°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.