Nine Line (FR 07S008) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Nine Line (FR 07S008) in CA

Sierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
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A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Whisky Falls. 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 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Whisky Ridge stands 760 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, North Fork, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 51–74°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?