Camp 7 (FR 13S05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Camp 7 (FR 13S05) in CA
A 14.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Sandy Cove Trailhead.
Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10 of the 14.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.1 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 14.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 10.5 miles in.
Park Ridge stands 1,492 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 16 mi off.
September normals 46–73°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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