Best Dispersed Camping near Fall River Lake
Several dispersed camping areas near Fall River Lake provide free primitive camping options on public land. Top of Arnold offers sites along Forest Route 5N56, accessible via a rough dirt road with ruts and potholes. The area accommodates tents and small trailers, though reviews note "the ground is basically dust dirt." Verizon cell service provides 2 bars LTE coverage.
Multiple sites along Hardin Flat Road sit just 10 minutes from Yosemite National Park's entrance. These dispersed spots feature good tree coverage and relative privacy between sites. A camper noted "lots of available spots along Hardin Flat Road, most with good shade," with pullouts suitable for car camping and tent areas near a creek, though creek-adjacent spots can be buggy. Forest Route 4N39 Dispersed requires vehicles with decent clearance, following power lines with camping available along the roadside. The Mormon Emigrant Trail offers pull-off sites suitable for tents and RVs, though fires are not permitted in this area. Most dispersed sites lack facilities like toilets, water, or trash service, requiring strict adherence to leave-no-trace principles.
