FR 02N34 — Murphy Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 02N34 — Murphy Peak in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3.5 mi from Tuolumne City
Maps 4,197 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.3 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 6.5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Basin Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
- Duckwall Ridge stands 1,631 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–70°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.