Red Fir Road (FR 03S24) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 13.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Dry Creek Knoll.

Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.2 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 13.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 4.1, 4.1, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 7.7, 8.5, 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.2, 9.3, 9.9, 9.9, 9.9, 10, 10 and 10.1 miles in.

Earthquake Dome stands 1,125 ft above the site, 0.5 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 3.3 mi off.