FR 01S20 — Preston Falls in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 01S20 — Preston Falls in CA
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt 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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bear Mountain stands 895 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Middle Tuolumne River runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 17 mi off.
September normals 55–80°F, 0.4″ 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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