Donnell Res Road (FR 05N09X) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
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
Climate averages
October normals 42–70°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.