Iron Mtn. (FR 05S092) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Iron Mtn. (FR 05S092) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
11 mi from Oakhurst
Maps 8,292 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 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Iron Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 6 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Iron Mountain stands 869 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 35–58°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.