Chowchilla MTN RD T5 (FR MPA16T2.34) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Chowchilla MTN RD T5 (FR MPA16T2.34) in CA

Sierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
4,728 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road serves Crow Peak.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 21%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Crow Peak stands 1,712 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. East Fork Chowchilla River runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 9.6 mi off.

September normals 5180°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?