FR 04N90 — Bald Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 04N90 — Bald Mountain in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
4,917 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.0-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 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

South Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Dodge Ridge stands 2,257 ft above the site, 4.9 miles east. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 9.9 mi off.

September normals 54–78°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Highway Rest Area - Mariposa in CARest Area47.0miWildhaven Yosemite Glamping in CACampground48.5miStandard Mill (FR 05S003) in CAForest Road Road48.8miStandard Mill T2 (FR 05S003T2.89) in CADispersed Camping49.4miChowchilla MTN RD T5 (FR MPA16T2.34) in CADispersed Camping49.6mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?