Cooks Peak (FR 25S21) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. 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 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Shirley Peak stands 590 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 4.6 mi off.