FR 03N09 — Hull Creek Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 03N09 — Hull Creek Spring in CA
A 7.3-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 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Climbs 970 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Elizabeth Peak stands 1,329 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. A reservoir lies 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Cedar Ridge, is 0.7 mi off.
September normals 51–81°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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