Big Fir (FR 10S013) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Big Fir (FR 10S013) in CA
A 20.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Mc Kinley Botanical Area. 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.
All 20.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 8.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,000 ft over 20.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bear Mountain stands 3,642 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A river runs 0.4 mi 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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