Canyon Road (FR 31153) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road serves Cone Peak.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing at the start of the road.

Verdi Range stands 3,222 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northwest. Truckee River runs 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Verdi, is 4.7 mi off.