Horse Meadows Road (FR 31051) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves Thompson Peak. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 14.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

1.5 of the 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.1 of the 8.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.

Thompson Peak stands 1,831 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. West Fork Carson River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Meyers, is 5.5 mi off.