Sycamore Springs (FR 11S002) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 10.9-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 10.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.9 miles). Climbs 910 ft over 10.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. 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. Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 10 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Patterson Mountain stands 4,571 ft above the site, 8.6 miles east. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 16 mi off.