Wentker Ridge (FR 01N56) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Wentker Ridge (FR 01N56) in CA

Stanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District
4,805 ft
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A 4.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road serves Duckwall Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

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

All 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.4 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 4.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 25%. 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 6 switchbacks.

Duckwall Ridge stands 1,023 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Mi-Wuk Village, is 7.6 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 0.4″ 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?