Grizzly Mdw (FR 06S001) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Grizzly Mdw (FR 06S001) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District

11 mi from Oakhurst

Maps 6,757 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • 34.5 of this road’s 44.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 34.1 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 7,700 ft over 44.4 miles through 92 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 39%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 2.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Iron Mountain stands 2,404 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 44–73°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.