Barrel Springs Road (FR 03S030) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Barrel Springs Road (FR 03S030) in CA
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA.
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 410 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Barrel Spring lies 0.6 mi off. Henness Ridge stands 1,063 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. The nearest town, Yosemite Valley, is 12 mi off.
September normals 50–82°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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