FR 03N10Y — Noonday Mine in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N10Y — Noonday Mine in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
1.7 mi from Cedar Ridge
Maps 3,458 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 20 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- South Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.9 mi off.
- Elizabeth Peak stands 1,475 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–71°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.