Rancheria (FR 25S15) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Rancheria (FR 25S15) in CA
A 23.9-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.
9.2 of the 23.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.6 of the 23.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,000 ft over 23.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Rough and Ready Mountain stands 522 ft above the site, 0.5 miles east. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Lake Isabella, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 53–80°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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