FR 03N10 — Elizabeth Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 03N10 — Elizabeth Peak in CA
A 12.3-mile stretch of gravel 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 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
South Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.9 mi off. Elizabeth Peak stands 1,475 ft above the site, 3.2 miles east. The nearest town, Cedar Ridge, is 1.7 mi off.
September normals 52–82°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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