FR 01S96 — Preston Falls in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 01S96 — Preston Falls in CA
A 1.7-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 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bear Mountain stands 1,182 ft above the site, 1.1 miles south. Middle Tuolumne River runs 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 16 mi off.
September normals 56–81°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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