Teakettle (FR 11S010) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Teakettle (FR 11S010) in CA
A 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Patterson Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 20 to December 1.
Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.7 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Patterson Mountain stands 1,135 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. Bull Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 21 mi off.
September normals 46–72°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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