Democrat Beaches (FR 28S67) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Democrat Beaches (FR 28S67) in CA
A 0.9-mile stretch of 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.
0.7 of the 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 300 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Kern River runs 0.1 mi off. Ball Mountain stands 2,666 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northwest. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 11 mi off.
September normals 58–92°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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