Oak Flat L.o. (FR 27S20) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Oak Flat L.o. (FR 27S20) in CA
A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Canary Spring.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Willow Spring lies 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 13 mi off.
September normals 54–80°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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