Sand Bar Cg Access (FR 04N85) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Sand Bar Cg Access (FR 04N85) in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
3,771 ft
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A 2.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road serves Crandall Peak. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Crandall Peak stands 1,676 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Middle Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 9.0 mi off.

September normals 55–84°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?