Buchanan (FR 01N01) — Groveland in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Buchanan (FR 01N01) — Groveland in CA
A 16.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne 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 16.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.7 of the 16.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,500 ft over 16.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 42 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Duckwall Ridge stands 2,790 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 5.2 mi off.
September normals 59–86°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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