FR 01S23 — Big Gap Flume - Historical marker in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 01S23 — Big Gap Flume - Historical marker in CA
A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 21-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water. Open seasonally, April 16 to December 14.
All 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.1 of the 5.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 750 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Tuolumne River runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 5.9 mi off.
September normals 53–84°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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