Cowcamp Creek Road (FR 32108) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cowcamp Creek Road (FR 32108) in CA
A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Emma Lake Trailhead.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 590 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.1 miles in, signed private.
Mount Emma stands 3,089 ft above the site, 3.0 miles south. Molybdenite Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 29 mi off.
September normals 39–69°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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