China Wells (FR 06S015) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
China Wells (FR 06S015) in CA
An 8.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Kamook Trailhead.
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 300 ft over 8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. A water crossing 0.5 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Speckerman Mountain stands 2,447 ft above the site, 4.0 miles east. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 54–81°F, 0.3″ 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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