Ponderosa Fireline (FR 06S017) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ponderosa Fireline (FR 06S017) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District

4.1 mi from Ahwahnee

Maps 4,445 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Silver Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 660 ft over 5.2 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 37%.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 3.9: mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Silver Knob stands 925 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 55–82°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.