FR 01S55 — Gold Queen Mine in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 01S55 — Gold Queen Mine in CA
A 1.1-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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 0.9 of the 1.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 350 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Hells Hollow Ridge stands 1,180 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. Hells Hollow Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 3.3 mi off.
September normals 52–86°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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