Upper Richbar (FR 28S11) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Upper Richbar (FR 28S11) in CA
A 0.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Kern County, CA. The road serves Upper Richbar Picnic Area.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Saturday Peak stands 2,685 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. Kern River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, East Niles, is 14 mi off.
September normals 65–92°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.
fs.usda.gov