Horse Mtn. S.u. (FR 27S11) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Horse Spring.

Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.4 miles in. A gate 3.3 miles in.

Skinner Peak stands 2,289 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Horse Canyon Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Weldon, is 13 mi off.