Arkansas (FR 10S036) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Arkansas (FR 10S036) in CA
An 8.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site. The road is open seasonally, March 1 to January 15.
Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
7.9 of the 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks.
Bear Mountain stands 3,795 ft above the site, 4.0 miles northeast. A river runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 17 mi off.
September normals 49–77°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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