FR 03N60 — Sam Williams Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 03N60 — Sam Williams Spring in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
4.7 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 5,020 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
- 3.1 of this road’s 4.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.1 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sam Williams Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 45–68°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.