Lower Speckerman Fire (FR 05S017) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Lower Speckerman Fire (FR 05S017) in CA
An 8.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Thornberry Museum. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 1.
Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
7.6 of the 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 1.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 790 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Hogan Mountain stands 1,796 ft above the site, 2.7 miles north. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 6.8 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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