Sandy Cove (FR 13S06) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sandy Cove (FR 13S06) in CA
A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Sandy Cove Trailhead.
Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
5.4 of the 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.4 of the 6.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 580 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.7 miles in.
The Hume Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Buck Rock stands 3,210 ft above the site, 3.9 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 18 mi off.
September normals 50–77°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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