Chepo Saddle (FR 06S013) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Chepo Saddle (FR 06S013) in CA
A 9.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Bass Lake Vista. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.6 of the 9.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,300 ft over 9.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Greys Mountain stands 3,377 ft above the site, 5.2 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Oakhurst, is 1.7 mi off.
September normals 56–85°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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