FR 03N03 — Noonday Mine in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N03 — Noonday Mine in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3.6 mi from Forest Meadows
Maps 2,485 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 5 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- The New Melones Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
- Darby Knob stands 1,207 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–76°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.