Ross Crossing (FR 10S024) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Ross Crossing (FR 10S024) in CA
A 52.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Dinkey Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
42.9 of the 52.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 21.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,900 ft over 52.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 68%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 90 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 4.2, 19.4 and 21.4 miles in.
Dinkey Mountain stands 944 ft above the site, 1.1 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A river runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 16 mi off.
September normals 52–77°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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