Peckinpah (FR 08S009) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Peckinpah (FR 08S009) in CA

Sierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
5,593 ft
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A 29.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Peckinpah Mountain. 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 29 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 23.7 of the 29 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,800 ft over 29 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 41 switchbacks.

Whisky Ridge stands 1,459 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, North Fork, is 6.2 mi off.

September normals 54–77°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?