FR 02S03 — Little Grizzly Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 02S03 — Little Grizzly Mountain in CA
A 13.8-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 13.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.8 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 13.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
McCauley Hill stands 505 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 14 mi off.
September normals 54–87°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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