Grouse Meadows Road (FR 32023) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Grouse Meadows Road (FR 32023) in CA
A 13.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Bridgeport.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
6.2 of the 13.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.8 of the 13.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 13.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.6 miles in.
Lost Cannon Peak stands 3,429 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 25 mi off.
September normals 42–67°F, 0.6″ 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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