FR 05N40 — Gargoyles in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 05N40 — Gargoyles in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Summit Ranger District
16 mi from Mi-Wuk Village
Maps 5,801 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 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.5 miles of dirt.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Pikes Peak stands 1,417 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northeast.
- Leland Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–66°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.