Whisky Falls (FR 08S070) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Whisky Falls (FR 08S070) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
4.8 mi from North Fork
Maps 5,974 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 20.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 17.1 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 20.7 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 4.9 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.2: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Shuteye Peak stands 2,368 ft above the map pin, 5.1 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 44–65°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.