FR 01N26 — Rackerby Jack Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 01N26 — Rackerby Jack Spring in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Groveland Ranger District
8.5 mi from Pine Mountain Lake
Maps 3,698 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.8 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 530 ft over 5.1 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Tuolumne River runs 1.1 mi off.
- Woods Ridge stands 2,303 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles northeast.
Rules
- The maximum cumulative days camping in any forest ranger district is 21 per calendar year. 36 CFR 261.50(a) Dispersed campers are permitted to park within one vehicle length (including any tow vehicle) of a National Forest transportation route and walk into camp. Dispersed camping is not allowed within a designated developed recreation area. 36 CFR 261.16(e) … camp at least 100 feet away from edges of meadows, lakes, or streams … From December 15 to April 15 all forest roads are subject to a seasonal closure due to winter weather. Due to this closure, traditional dispersed camping is not available during this time.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–70°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.