Ferguson Ridge (FR 03S004) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 22.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road serves Sweetwater Mine. The road is open seasonally, March 1 to January 15.

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

All 22.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.3 of the 22.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 22.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 55%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 59 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sweetwater Point stands 1,083 ft above the site, 2.2 miles south. The nearest town, Mariposa, is 8.6 mi off.