Pettitt (FR 26S37) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pettitt (FR 26S37) in CA
A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 31.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Basket Ridge stands 927 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. Burnt Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Lake Isabella, is 8.4 mi off.
September normals 53–76°F, 0.2″ 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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