FR 02N44 — Duckwall Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 02N44 — Duckwall Mountain in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
4,271 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.5-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 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 920 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Duckwall Mountain stands 1,555 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 5.5 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?