FR 05N10 — Tuolumne State Game Refuge in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 05N10 — Tuolumne State Game Refuge in CA

Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
5,725 ft
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A 17.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 17.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.5 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 17.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. North Fork Griswold Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Arnold, is 10 mi off.

September normals 49–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 02S21 — Top of the World in CAForest Road Road38.2miHorseshoe Bend Campground in CACampground39.0miKinsley Station Driveway (FR 03S24) in CADispersed Camping40.2miFR 03S02 — Texas Hill in CAForest Road Road40.5miFR 02S70 — Big Grizzly Mountain in CADispersed Camping40.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras 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?