Greens Mill (FR 04S017) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 21.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road serves Rush Creek Trailhead. 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 21.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.5 of the 21.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 21.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 38%. 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 40 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Iron Mountain stands 1,541 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 14 mi off.