Hugh Ryan (FR 06S024) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Hugh Ryan (FR 06S024) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
3.6 mi from Ahwahnee
Maps 3,835 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 8.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.7 miles of dirt.
- Near Silver Knob.
- Estimated climb: 850 ft over 8.2 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 7.2 and mile 7.4: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Silver Knob stands 1,535 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles north.
Climate averages
September normals 57–84°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.