Standard Mill (FR 05S003) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. The road serves Cold Spring.

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

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. 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. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Crow Peak stands 1,291 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 9.9 mi off.