FR 01S33 — Sugarloaf in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 01S33 — Sugarloaf in CA
A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA.
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 0.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Tuolumne River runs 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Sugarloaf stands 911 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 1.4 mi off.
September normals 51–85°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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