Big Jim (FR 32N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Thompson Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 30.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 49%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Thompson Peak stands 2,221 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. Donaldson Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 4.2 mi off.