Mill (FR 13S78) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Mill (FR 13S78) in CA
A 4.8-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 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 26 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Park Ridge stands 2,545 ft above the site, 4.3 miles east. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 11 mi off.
September normals 54–77°F, 0.3″ 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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