FR 05S077 — Crow Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 05S077 — Crow Peak in CA

Sierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
4,661 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road is open seasonally, August 15 to December 1.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Crow Peak stands 1,779 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 5281°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?