Fish Creek (FR 07S007) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fish Creek (FR 07S007) in CA
A 26.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Mormon Hill. 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 26.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 19.6 of the 26.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,500 ft over 26.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Roush Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Shuteye Peak stands 2,968 ft above the site, 6.3 miles north. The nearest town, North Fork, is 4.5 mi off.
September normals 55–79°F, 0.1″ 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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