Calaveras Ranger District

Regulations
• The maximum cumulative days camping in any forest ranger district is 21 per calendar year. 36 CFR 261.50(a)
• Dispersed campers are permitted to park within one vehicle length (including any tow vehicle) of a national forest transportation route and walk into camp.
• Dispersed camping is not allowed within a designated developed recreation area. 36 CFR 261.16(e)
• You must remove all of your belongings and trash when you vacate your campsite. 36 CFR 261.16(f)

Winter and Spring Road Closures
From December 15 to April 15, all forest roads are
subject to seasonal closures due to winter weather.*
Due to this type of closure, traditional dispersed
camping is not available during this time. However,
some CA SNO-Parks allow you to camp overnight in
your vehicle with a valid SNO-Park pass, check each
one for restrictions.
*Some will open to over snow use if the requisite snow depth is
reached, subject to vehicle restrictions, talk to a forest ranger about
winter camping options.