Name: Dirt road north of the Sierra Buttes, next to the former PCT
This spot is on top of the ridge, so you get both sunrise views in the morning, and sunset views in the evening. On snowy years this might not be accessible till late June. You can hike to the top of the Buttes from here (8-10 hr hike) or you can drive to a closer starting point. The view from the top of the Buttes is incredible.
2018 update: The nearby trail is now a OHV trail, and the PCT has been moved down the hill. So expect periodic dirt bikes.
There are many official campgrounds nearby as well, and if you don’t want to camp, there are also some nice lodges nearby.
Location: 39º 37′ 33″ N, 120º 40′ 08″ W
(There is also a nice spot above Dear Lake further down the road if you have a high clearance vehicle at 39°38’35.7″N 120°40’22.7″W)
Cost: Free
Distance to drinking water: 3 miles to official campground
Swimming hole nearby? many alpine lakes nearby
4×4 or high clearance vehicle required: high clearance is helpful
Privacy level: a few cars on the road, but no nearby campers
Camp Fires allowed: yes, permit required
Toilets? none
Elavation: 7,082 ft
How many vehicles per site: 2-4
How many good, flat tent spots: 4-6
Trailer Friendly? yes
Nearby Hikes: Its on the PCT!
Information on this page provide by: Brian Tierney, last visited summer 2018
Lots of great photos on google.
