Best Dispersed Camping near Friant, CA
Several free dispersed camping areas exist near the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, roughly 40 miles northeast of Friant. Goat Meadow offers the most highly-rated sites, with Mount Raymond Road providing access to multiple camping spots. Both areas feature level clearings for tents and RVs with existing fire rings, though fire regulations vary seasonally. These primitive sites lack facilities—no water, toilets or trash service.
Forest Roads 13S02 and 13S09 provide additional dispersed camping options further south in Sequoia National Forest. These areas allow pets and campfires (when permitted) but require appropriate vehicles for access. A camper wrote, "If you enter from the Dinkey Creek entrance get ready for some good offroad ohv trail action." Roads can be challenging, particularly for larger vehicles, with another visitor noting, "The roads were very difficult for an RV to drive." The 14-day camping limit typically applies to all dispersed sites in the region.
