Grouse Creek (FR 08S012) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Kerckhoff Dome. The road is open seasonally, March 1 to January 15.

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

All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 820 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.5 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. A gate 5.4 miles in.

Grouse Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Kaiser Peak stands 3,255 ft above the site, 6.1 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Auberry, is 15 mi off.