Little Boulder (FR 13S23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Little Boulder (FR 13S23) in CA
An 8.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Little Boulder Grove Trailhead.
Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
4.8 of the 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6 of the 8.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 8.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 7.2 miles in.
Shell Mountain stands 2,184 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southeast. Buck Rock Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 21 mi off.
September normals 50–69°F, 0.5″ 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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