West Kaiser Creek (FR 07S077) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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West Kaiser Creek (FR 07S077) in CA

Sierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
5,546 ft
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A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Fresno County, CA. The road serves Kaiser Diggings. 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 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-ends 1.9 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.

Kaiser Peak stands 4,733 ft above the site, 4.6 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. West Kaiser Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, North Fork, is 17 mi off.

September normals 4877°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?