Pine Flat RD (FR 12S03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pine Flat RD (FR 12S03) in CA
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Edison Point Trailhead.
Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. 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. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Oat Mountain stands 2,394 ft above the site, 5.6 miles east. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 10 mi off.
September normals 56–88°F, 0.2″ 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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