Brown Mdw. South (FR 28S47) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Brown Mdw. South (FR 28S47) in CA
A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Brown Peak.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 240 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Brown Peak stands 555 ft above the site, 0.5 miles north. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 7.5 mi off.
September normals 49–72°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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