FR 03N30 — Stoddard Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 03N30 — Stoddard Spring in CA
A 7.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Elizabeth Peak stands 1,979 ft above the site, 5.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Cedar Ridge, is 4.2 mi off.
September normals 54–85°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov