Castle Rock Road (FR 32139) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Castle Rock Road (FR 32139) in CA

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District

29 mi from Yosemite Valley

Maps 9,399 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Jordan Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 500 ft over 2.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Dunderberg Peak stands 2,966 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles west.
  • The Trumbull Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–53°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.