Lower Richbar C.g. (FR 28S74) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Lower Richbar C.g. (FR 28S74) in CA
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 66–93°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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