Sandy Creek (FR 24S07) — Kern River in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sandy Creek (FR 24S07) — Kern River in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
11 mi from Wofford Heights
Maps 4,592 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/31Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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AT&TNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 8 miles through 30 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 39%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 4.6, 5.6, 9 and 9.6 miles along the road.
- A gate 11.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Peel Peak stands 2,236 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 45–70°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.