Browns Mill (FR 26S04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Browns Mill (FR 26S04) in CA
A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Lone Star Mine. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 31.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.3 miles). Climbs 530 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. Woodward Peak stands 782 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Lake Isabella, is 7.0 mi off.
September normals 51–78°F, 0.2″ 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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