Bawdy (FR 09S040) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bawdy (FR 09S040) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
7,794 ft
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A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Tamarack Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 2.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-ends 1.1 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Water crossings 1 and 2.1 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. South Fork Tamarack Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Red Mountain stands 2,080 ft above the site, 5.8 miles east. The nearest town, Auberry, is 14 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Redstone (FR 14S40) in CADispersed Camping38.6miCherry Flat (FR 15S01) in CAForest Road Road40.1miHartland South (FR 15S12) in CADispersed Camping40.2miCherry RD (FR 15S09) in CAForest Road Road40.2miStony South (FR 14S24) in CADispersed Camping41.7mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?