Sheep Thief (FR 08S004) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 1.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Sunset Point. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 1.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 400 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sunset Point stands 784 ft above the site, 0.5 miles east. A canal runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Auberry, is 14 mi off.