FR 03N48 — Bald Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 03N48 — Bald Mountain in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
5,271 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.3-mile stretch of gravel 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.

4.3 of the 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2 miles of dirt. Climbs 580 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Bald Mountain stands 533 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northwest. North Fork Tuolumne River runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 49–78°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?