FR 03N03 — Hull Creek Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 03N03 — Hull Creek Spring in CA
A 6.4-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 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The New Melones Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Darby Knob stands 1,207 ft above the site, 3.4 miles north. The nearest town, Forest Meadows, is 3.6 mi off.
September normals 54–87°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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