Mckinley Grove (FR 11S040) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Mckinley Grove (FR 11S040) in CA
A 47.9-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Dinkey Fisherman Picnic Site. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 1.
Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
24.1 of the 47.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 19.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,100 ft over 47.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 57 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0 and 37.5 miles in.
A river runs 0.1 mi off. Bear Mountain stands 3,851 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Auberry, is 16 mi off.
September normals 49–77°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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