FR 02N49 — Mount Lewis in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 02N49 — Mount Lewis in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
1.9 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 4,835 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-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 220 ft over 3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
- Mount Lewis stands 615 ft above the map pin, 0.5 miles west.
- North Fork Tuolumne River runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–67°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.