FR 03N44 — Indian Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 03N44 — Indian Spring in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3,199 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.4-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 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.2 of the 6.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 490 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. South Fork Stanislaus River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Columbia, is 3.8 mi off.

September normals 5084°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?