Windy Gap (FR 25S17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Windy Gap (FR 25S17) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
5.0 mi from Wofford Heights
Maps 6,123 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/31Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Rough
- All 3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Near Shirley Peak.
- Estimated climb: 820 ft over 3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- A reservoir lies 0.1 mi off.
- Black Mountain stands 1,314 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 42–66°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.