Solomons Ridge (FR 28S44) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Solomons Ridge (FR 28S44) in CA
A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Brown Peak.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.1 miles in.
Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Brown Peak stands 796 ft above the site, 1.0 miles south. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 46–71°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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