Cow Flat (FR 28S09) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cow Flat (FR 28S09) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
14 mi from Bodfish
Maps 3,286 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.8–4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 15 miles through 40 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 37%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 6.6: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Breckenridge Mountain stands 4,253 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles east.
- Cottonwood Spring lies 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 51–75°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.