Kates Camp (FR 05S015) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Kates Camp (FR 05S015) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
13 mi from Oakhurst
Maps 6,850 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 11.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near McSwain Mine.
- Estimated climb: 780 ft over 11.6 miles through 22 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- A water crossing 9.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Iron Mountain stands 2,311 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 37–63°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.