Border Spur J (FR 31002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Border Spur J (FR 31002) in CA

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District

7.9 mi from Cold Springs

Maps 6,835 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 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Babbitt Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 220 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Babbitt Peak stands 1,917 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles west.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Stage 1 fire restrictions. (Carson Ranger District (outside developed recreation sites))
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–63°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.