Upper Teakettle (FR 11S015) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Upper Teakettle (FR 11S015) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
7,921 ft
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A 9.1-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 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 9.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Squaw Valley, is 21 mi off.

September normals 46–68°F, 0.4″ 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?