FR 01N20 — Alder Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 01N20 — Alder Spring in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3,381 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA.

Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 800 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Duckwall Ridge stands 2,447 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Tuolumne City, is 4.2 mi off.

September normals 57–85°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?