FR 04N83 — Afterbay Dam in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 04N83 — Afterbay Dam in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
9.3 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 4,401 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 20 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 1,403 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles south.
- Middle Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.8 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–70°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.