Red Lakes Road (FR 08S042) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Red Lakes Road (FR 08S042) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
8,026 ft
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A 7.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Buckhorn Rocks. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 1.

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

All 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2.7 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Red Mountain stands 1,848 ft above the site, 2.9 miles east. The nearest town, Auberry, is 18 mi off.

September normals 41–68°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?