FR 01N24 — Walton Cabin Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 01N24 — Walton Cabin Spring in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
5.1 mi from Pine Mountain Lake
Maps 3,670 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 890 ft over 8.6 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Walton Cabin Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
- Butcher Knife Ridge stands 619 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–70°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.