FR 02N08 — Murphy Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 02N08 — Murphy Peak in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3,757 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Duckwall Ridge stands 2,071 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Tuolumne City, is 4.6 mi off.

September normals 60–84°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?