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Jerseydale
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, Crowsfoot, Crow Peak, Devil Peak |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Sequoia National Forest offers miles of old logging and fire roads to explore. The terrain is moderately challenging making this a good place to bring the quads or UTVs.
Camping with direct trail access can be found at the Jerseydale Campground, which has 10 sites, each with a picnic table and BBQ grill. There is no fee charged for camping but sites are on a first come, first service basis. Amenities include a vault toilet and potable water.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | March 1 - January 15 | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mariposa, CA | ||
| From: Merced, CA
1) Take CA-140 E about 35 miles 2) Turn right onto CA-149 S, continue 5.3 miles 3) Turn left (north) onto Darrah Road, continue about 5 miles 4) Turn slight left onto Jerseydale Road, continue 2.3 miles 5) Campground entrance is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sierra National Forest - Bass Lake Ranger District 57003 Road 225 North Fork, CA 93643 (559) 877-2218 mailroom_r5_sierra@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Jerseydale Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/12/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3600 to 4500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade |  Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Triangle Market and Mini Storage (209) 742-7354 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Bootjack Market and Deli (209) 966-4555 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Yosemite West Mariposa KOA (209) 966-2201 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Yosemite West Mariposa KOA (209) 966-2201 |
| Campground | On Site | Jerseydale Campground (559) 877-2218 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Triangle Market and Mini Storage (209) 742-7354 |
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