Dispersed Camping Question--Florence Lake or before?

[ScottG]

Hello all,

A friend and I are headed out of Florence Lake next week; driving over from the San Jose area. Planning to car camp / dispersed camp the evening prior after picking up permit in Prather. I've never been on the Kaiser Pass Road. Looking for recommendations on where to pull in for the night and car camp (preferably near water source) that will set us up for an early start the next morning. Thank you.

[donutnational]

There is (or used to be) water near the High Sierra Ranger Station. Unlimited dispersed camping along the road . Camping near Jackass Dike below the dam is nice.

[ScottG]

Ok, thank you. I should clarify, don't need a water tap; just hoping to camp near a stream or lake along the way.

[owen]

I was just up there a couple weeks ago. Yeah dispersed camping all along the way. I camped at Ward Lake which is just before Florence Lake. I basically just pulled over and pitched my tent.