Clovis Run (FR 09S072) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Mount Stevenson. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 1.

Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.7, 0.9, 0.9, 1.3, 1.7, 1.9, 2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 2.9, 3.1, 3.6, 3.6, 3.8, 4.3, 4.8, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 6 and 7 miles in.

Mount Stevenson stands 2,545 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Musick Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 4.6 mi off.