FR 02S01 — McCauley Hill in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 02S01 — McCauley Hill in CA
An 18.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 21-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water. Open seasonally, April 16 to December 14.
All 18.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.4 of the 18.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 760 ft over 18.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
West Fork Jordan Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Pilot Peak stands 2,890 ft above the site, 7.7 miles east. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 8.4 mi off.
September normals 53–85°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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