China Garden (FR 27S37) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
China Garden (FR 27S37) in CA
A 0.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Oscar Meyer 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 for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
A river runs 0.2 mi off. Hobo Ridge stands 4,187 ft above the site, 4.8 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 10 mi off.
September normals 57–91°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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