FR 04N02 — Indian Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 04N02 — Indian Spring in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District

2.8 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 4,375 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is prohibited on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Stanislaus National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 940 ft over 10.9 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
  • The Lyons Reservoir shoreline is 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • In any undeveloped location within one Ranger District for longer than 21 total days during a calendar year.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Prohibited.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–70°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.