FR 05N32 — Leland Meadows 559 Dam in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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FR 05N32 — Leland Meadows 559 Dam in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Summit Ranger District

17 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 5,338 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

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 6.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 410 ft over 6.3 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 43%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 5.5: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Pikes Peak stands 1,880 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles east.
  • Lily Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

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

September normals 47–77°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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