Jose Basin RD T1 (FR FRE2441T2.13) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Jose Basin RD T1 (FR FRE2441T2.13) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
2,695 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Backbone Mountain.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. San Joaquin River runs 1.1 mi off. Mount Stevenson stands 3,708 ft above the site, 7.1 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Auberry, is 1.3 mi off.

September normals 62–88°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?