Upper Bear Cr. (FR 10S066) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Upper Bear Cr. (FR 10S066) in CA
A 27.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. 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 27.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 18.9 of the 27.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,200 ft over 27.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 39 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 10.4 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Bear Mountain stands 2,770 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. Honeymoon Pool lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 17 mi off.
September normals 46–74°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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