FR 04N17 — Indian Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 04N17 — Indian Spring in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
5.1 mi from Cedar Ridge
Maps 3,601 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.1–0.7 and 7.5–8.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- 14.5 of this road’s 14.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.1 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 14.9 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- 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 0.7 miles off.
- Mount Knight stands 1,180 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–72°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.