Eastwood Lane (FR 08S014) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Eastwood Lane (FR 08S014) in CA
A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Kerckhoff Dome. 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 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 2.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. A water crossing 0.8 miles in. A gate 2.1 miles in.
Tamarack Mountain stands 3,142 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Auberry, is 13 mi off.
September normals 53–80°F, 0.2″ 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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