FR 04N18 — Strawberry Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 04N18 — Strawberry Peak in CA
Stanislaus National Forest, Summit Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
All 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.3 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Strawberry Peak stands 1,229 ft above the site, 1.5 miles south. The Beardsley Lake shoreline is 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 14 mi off.
September normals 54–78°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Summit Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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