Calf Creek (FR 25S16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Calf Creek (FR 25S16) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
5.4 mi from Wofford Heights
Maps 6,007 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 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Black Sambo Mine.
- Estimated climb: 600 ft over 6.1 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Spout Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
- Sunday Peak stands 2,272 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 40–66°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.