Nutmeg Cutoff (FR 11S051) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 4.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to October 1.

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

All 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Dinkey Mountain stands 1,871 ft above the site, 2.5 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 17 mi off.