Buxton Mill Road (FR 28S01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Buxton Mill Road (FR 28S01) in CA
A 0.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Piute Spring.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Piute Mountains stands 1,061 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northeast. Piute Spring lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 11 mi off.
September normals 46–71°F, 0.1″ 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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