FR 03N12 — Noonday Mine in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N12 — Noonday Mine in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3.1 mi from Cedar Ridge
Maps 2,776 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 290 ft over 5.3 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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.
- South Fork Stanislaus River runs 1.2 mi off.
- Elizabeth Peak stands 2,157 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles southeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–73°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.