S J & E Railroad Grade (FR 08S008) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 23.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Stevenson Creek Falls. 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 23.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 9.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,800 ft over 23.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 65%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~220 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 39 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.9, 1, 1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3, 4.5, 8.3, 8.4, 9.6, 9.9, 10, 10.2, 10.2, 10.2, 10.3, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.8, 10.9, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.2, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.8, 12, 12.2, 12.5, 12.9, 13.2, 13.2, 13.6, 13.8, 13.8, 13.9, 14, 14.1, 14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.6, 14.8, 14.9, 14.9, 15, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 16.2, 16.3, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 16.7, 17, 17, 17.1, 17.1, 17.3, 17.5, 17.6, 17.8, 17.9, 18.4, 18.5, 18.5, 18.6, 18.8, 18.8, 19.1, 19.3, 19.3, 19.4, 19.5, 19.6, 19.7, 19.7, 20.2, 20.2, 20.4, 20.5, 20.6, 20.8, 20.9, 21.1, 21.3, 21.4, 21.6, 21.6, 21.7, 21.9 and 22 miles in.

Flume Peak stands 2,589 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. Mill Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Auberry, is 5.9 mi off.