FR 02N14 — Thompson Peak — Mi-Wok in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 02N14 — Thompson Peak — Mi-Wok in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District

9.2 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 5,754 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stanislaus National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Clavey River runs 0.5 mi off.
  • Bourland Mountain stands 1,940 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles northeast.

Rules

  • In any undeveloped location within one Ranger District for longer than 21 total days during a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–64°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.