Brown Meadow (FR 28S18) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Brown Meadow (FR 28S18) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
7.4 mi from Bodfish
Maps 7,437 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Cold Spring.
- Estimated climb: 350 ft over 3.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 2 and 2.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.6 miles off.
- Brown Peak stands 618 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 42–62°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.