FR 03N22 — Hells Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N22 — Hells Mountain in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
12 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 6,442 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
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 770 ft over 3.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bourland Mountain stands 1,252 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–63°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.