Grapevine Point (FR 01N43) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Grapevine Point (FR 01N43) in CA
A 12.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA.
Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.3 of the 12.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Duckwall Ridge stands 1,893 ft above the site, 5.1 miles north. The nearest town, Pine Mountain Lake, is 4.6 mi off.
September normals 56–83°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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