Soquel Mdw (FR 06S040) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Soquel Mdw (FR 06S040) in CA

Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District

5.5 mi from Oakhurst

Maps 5,352 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; also 14 days · within 30 days · Counted per ranger district
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 13.2 of this road’s 13.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Greys Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 13.3 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

3 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.7 and mile 12.6: 1 mapped, 2 reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Greys Mountain stands 1,728 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 5279°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.