Ten Mile Grade (FR 04S004) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 36.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mariposa County, CA. 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 36.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 34 of the 36.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 36.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 60 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Chowchilla Mountains stands 1,271 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Mariposa, is 13 mi off.