Donnell Res Road (FR 05N09X) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Donnell Res Road (FR 05N09X) in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Summit Ranger District

15 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 4,727 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Stanislaus National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 9.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~320 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Pikes Peak stands 2,491 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northeast.
  • Bumblebee Creek runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • the following acts are prohibited within the Stanislaus National Forest…In any undeveloped location within one Ranger District for longer than 21 total days during a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–70°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.