FR 04N50 — Bell Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 04N50 — Bell Mountain in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
13 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 6,296 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 7.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- A water crossing at the start of the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.6: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Bell Mountain stands 1,656 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles east.
- Bell Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–63°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.