South Fork Tamarack (FR 09S069) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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South Fork Tamarack (FR 09S069) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
7,177 ft
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An 18.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Tamarack Mountain. The road is open seasonally, March 1 to January 15.

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

All 18.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.4 miles). Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.

Tamarack Mountain stands 739 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. South Fork Tamarack Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Auberry, is 15 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Redstone (FR 14S40) in CADispersed Camping38.4miCherry Flat (FR 15S01) in CAForest Road Road39.9miHartland South (FR 15S12) in CADispersed Camping39.9miCherry RD (FR 15S09) in CAForest Road Road40.0miStony South (FR 14S24) in CADispersed Camping41.3mi
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?