FR 02S28 — Shingle Hill in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 02S28 — Shingle Hill in CA
A 3.6-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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 410 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. White Oak Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Smith Peak stands 739 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 7.6 mi off.
September normals 53–85°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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