Sonny Meadows (FR 05S016) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sonny Meadows (FR 05S016) in CA
A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 1.
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.8 of the 7.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Pilot Peak stands 1,069 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 4.9 mi off.
September normals 57–82°F, 0.3″ 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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