FR 02S56 — Shingle Hill in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 02S56 — Shingle Hill in CA

Stanislaus NF, Groveland Ranger DistrictOpen 4/16-12/14
3,021 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TSTRONG
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkFAIR

A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA.

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 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Dutch Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Pilot Ridge stands 2,987 ft above the site, 7.2 miles east. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 11 mi off.

September normals 5486°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?