FR 05N29 — White Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 05N29 — White Spring in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Summit Ranger District

14 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 5,295 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–4.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stanislaus National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 41%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Pinecrest Peak stands 3,146 ft above the map pin, 7.9 miles east.

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 42–67°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.