Mill Creek Road (FR 05N21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mill Creek Road (FR 05N21) in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Summit Ranger District

21 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 6,279 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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
  • 4.9 of this road’s 5.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Eagle Peak stands 3,100 ft above the map pin, 5.4 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 39–63°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.