Florence Lake (FR 07S001) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Florence Lake (FR 07S001) in CA
A 14.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road is open seasonally, May 30 to November 15.
Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
6.8 of the 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 3.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 10.8, 10.8, 11.3, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9, 12, 12.1, 12.2, 12.2, 12.9, 13.6, 13.9 and 13.9 miles in.
Kaiser Peak stands 5,200 ft above the site, 5.5 miles southeast. Westfall Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, North Fork, is 16 mi off.
September normals 52–79°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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