Burnside Spur A (FR 31205) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Burnside Spur A (FR 31205) in CA
A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves Pickett Peak.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.7 of the 6.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 830 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 6.2 miles in.
Hawkins Peak stands 1,958 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. West Fork Carson River runs 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Meyers, is 9.5 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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