FR 03N48 — Bald Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N48 — Bald Mountain in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
7.9 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 5,271 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
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- 6.9 of this road’s 9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.3 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 780 ft over 9 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 533 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles northwest.
- North Fork Tuolumne River runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–68°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.