French Meadow (FR 28S27) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
French Meadow (FR 28S27) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
10 mi from Bodfish
Maps 6,975 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.1–2.4 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 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bright Star Mine.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
- A water crossing 2 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Piute Mountains stands 1,452 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 40–63°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.