FR 01N97 — Lake Eleanor Trailhead in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 01N97 — Lake Eleanor Trailhead in CA

Stanislaus NF, Groveland Ranger DistrictOpen 4/16-12/14
4,825 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 21-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water. Open seasonally, April 16 to December 14.

All 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Eleanor Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Lookout Point stands 2,422 ft above the site, 6.6 miles north. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 17 mi off.

September normals 50–79°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland 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?