Purdy (FR 31359) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Purdy (FR 31359) in CA

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District

6.4 mi from Cold Springs

Maps 6,044 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 2.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 2.5 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Babbitt Peak stands 2,708 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles southwest.
  • 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 34–65°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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