FR 05N10 — Shumake Knoll in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 05N10 — Shumake Knoll in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
10 mi from Arnold
Maps 5,725 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.9 and 2.4–2.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 14.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 14.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- North Fork Griswold Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–64°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.