FR 02S70 — Big Grizzly Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 02S70 — Big Grizzly Mountain in CA
A 1.9-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 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 200 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Big Grizzly Mountain stands 737 ft above the site, 0.9 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Mariposa, is 15 mi off.
September normals 52–81°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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