Horse Mtn. S.U. (FR 27S11) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Horse Mtn. S.U. (FR 27S11) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
13 mi from Weldon
16 mi off US 395 (straight line)
Maps 4,834 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Horse Spring.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 3.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 0.4 miles along the road.
- A gate 3.3 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Skinner Peak stands 2,289 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles west.
- Horse Canyon Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–72°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.