Rector Line (FR 09S006) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 10.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Sugarloaf Hill. 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 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.4 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 10.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 0.6, 0.7, 0.9, 1, 1.3, 1.8, 1.8, 1.9, 1.9, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.4, 3.7, 3.7, 3.9, 4, 4.6, 4.8, 5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.9, 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 7, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.6, 8, 8.3, 8.9, 9.4, 9.6, 9.9 and 10 miles in. A gate 2.1 miles in.

Mount Stevenson stands 2,577 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Musick Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 4.5 mi off.