Alder Creek (FR 25S04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Alder Creek (FR 25S04) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
7.9 mi from Wofford Heights
Maps 3,872 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/31Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.7 miles of it dirt.
- Near Red Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 10.4 miles through 24 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 7.3 and mile 7.5: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Red Mountain stands 1,953 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles south.
- Alder Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 56–83°F, 0.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.