FR 04N73 — Strawberry Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 04N73 — Strawberry Peak in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Summit Ranger District

12 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 5,428 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

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 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 60 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Dodge Ridge stands 1,746 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles east.
  • South Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • the following acts are prohibited within the Stanislaus National Forest…In any undeveloped location within one Ranger District for longer than 21 total days during a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–66°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.