Mckenzie Ridge (FR 13S74) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Mckenzie Ridge (FR 13S74) in CA

Sequoia NF, Hume Lake Ranger District
5,629 ft
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A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Trough Spring.

Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Trough Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Park Ridge stands 2,113 ft above the site, 5.6 miles east. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 52–75°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?