Lower Jackass (FR 06S004) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Lower Jackass (FR 06S004) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
16 mi from North Fork
Maps 4,927 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Jackass Rock.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 5.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 26%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Jackass Rock stands 2,179 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northeast.
- Nehouse Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–69°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.