Burton (FR 14S02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Burton (FR 14S02) in CA
A 19.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Quail Flat Winter Trailhead.
Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
7.2 of the 19.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.4 of the 19.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 19.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-ends 2 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Gates 0.9 and 1.3 miles in.
Buena Vista Peak stands 703 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 16 mi off.
September normals 44–71°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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