Rattlesnake (FR 05N14) — Summit in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Rattlesnake (FR 05N14) — Summit in CA
Stanislaus National Forest, Summit Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 24.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
11.9 of the 24.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 11.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,400 ft over 24.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 36 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
North Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Summit Level Ridge stands 2,024 ft above the site, 3.0 miles north. The nearest town, Arnold, is 7.9 mi off.
September normals 54–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Summit Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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