FR 02S08 — Green Valley 673 Dam in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 02S08 — Green Valley 673 Dam in CA
A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA.
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 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.4 of the 9.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 3.6 mi off.
September normals 56–84°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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