FR 04N50 — Bell Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 04N50 — Bell Mountain in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
6,296 ft
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A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt 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.

All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A water crossing at the start of the road.

Bell Mountain stands 1,656 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Bell Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 13 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pilot Peak (FR 05S012) in CAForest Road Road48.3miHarris (FR 06S046) in CADispersed Camping49.4miSonny Meadows (FR 05S016) in CAForest Road Road50.3miWestfall Picnic Area (FR 05S051) in CADispersed Camping50.5miLower Speckerman Fire (FR 05S017) in CAForest Road Road50.5mi
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?