Lower Richbar C.g. (FR 28S74) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Lower Richbar C.g. (FR 28S74) in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
1,435 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Lower Richbar Picnic Area.

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

All 0 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Saturday Peak stands 2,703 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. Kern River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, East Niles, is 13 mi off.

September normals 6693°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?