Middle Speckerman Fire (FR 05S018) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Speckerman Fire (FR 05S018) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
8.4 mi from Oakhurst
Maps 5,398 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 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 290 ft over 4.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 44%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Speckerman Mountain stands 1,746 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southeast.
- Rainier Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 42–67°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.