Access Trumbal Peak (FR 01S12) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Access Trumbal Peak (FR 01S12) in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Groveland Ranger District
14 mi from Pine Mountain Lake
Maps 3,888 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 40.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 15.4 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,700 ft over 40.4 miles through 61 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 3.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sawmill Mountain stands 1,381 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles north.
- Soldier Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
- The maximum cumulative days camping in any forest ranger district is 21 per calendar year. 36 CFR 261.50(a) Dispersed campers are permitted to park within one vehicle length (including any tow vehicle) of a National Forest transportation route and walk into camp. Dispersed camping is not allowed within a designated developed recreation area. 36 CFR 261.16(e) … camp at least 100 feet away from edges of meadows, lakes, or streams … From December 15 to April 15 all forest roads are subject to a seasonal closure due to winter weather. Due to this closure, traditional dispersed camping is not available during this time.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 50–71°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.