Lower Tamarack (FR 09S014) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Lower Tamarack (FR 09S014) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
7,303 ft
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A 4.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Coyote Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Red Mountain stands 2,571 ft above the site, 6.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Auberry, is 14 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Redstone (FR 14S40) in CADispersed Camping36.5miCherry Flat (FR 15S01) in CAForest Road Road38.1miHartland South (FR 15S12) in CADispersed Camping38.1miCherry RD (FR 15S09) in CAForest Road Road38.2miStony South (FR 14S24) in CADispersed Camping39.7mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?