Sugarloaf (FR 09S008) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sugarloaf (FR 09S008) in CA
A 24.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. 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 24.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (24.1 miles). Climbs 5,700 ft over 24.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. Winds through 43 switchbacks. Water crossings 15.9, 16.1, 17.8, 17.9, 19.7, 19.7, 19.8, 19.9, 20 and 23.6 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A reservoir lies 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Mount Stevenson stands 2,428 ft above the site, 6.7 miles east. The nearest town, Auberry, is 0.6 mi off.
September normals 57–83°F, 0.2″ 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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