FR 03N17 — Bourland Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N17 — Bourland Mountain in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
11 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 5,944 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 9.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Bourland Mountain stands 1,750 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
- Clavey River runs 1.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 39–65°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.