Rodriguez Road/ Golden Gate (FR 32099) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Rodriguez Road/ Golden Gate (FR 32099) in CA
An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.2 miles in, signed private.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Antelope Peak stands 2,090 ft above the site, 3.5 miles south. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 15 mi off.
September normals 40–65°F, 0.7″ 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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