Middle Garlic (FR 11S045) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Wiesman Spring. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to October 1.

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

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Climbs 440 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. A gate 2.1 miles in.

Garlic Spur stands 751 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northeast. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 19 mi off.