FR 01S02 — Preston Falls in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 01S02 — Preston Falls in CA
A 7.8-mile stretch of paved 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.
0.7 of the 7.8 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Mostly paved, with 0.7 miles of gravel. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
The Early Intake Reservoir shoreline is 0.7 mi off. North Mountain stands 1,733 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 13 mi off.
September normals 51–84°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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