FR 03N20 — Camp Ida Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
FR 03N20 — Camp Ida Spring in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
6.0 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 5,659 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
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T-MobileMARGINAL
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 12.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 860 ft over 12.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0 and mile 8.3: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Camp Ida Spring lies 1.0 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 51–76°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.