Mckinstry Creek (FR 14N51) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mckinstry Creek (FR 14N51) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
12 mi from Tahoma
Maps 7,108 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near McKinstry Peak.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 4.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- McKinstry Peak stands 815 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles east.
- Joes Spring lies 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–58°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.