Power Line (FR 09S049) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Power Line (FR 09S049) in CA

Sierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
1,686 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Horseshoe Bend Trailhead.

Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Long Ridge stands 900 ft above the site, 0.6 miles west. A canal runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Auberry, is 4.5 mi off.

September normals 57–91°F, 0.2″ 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?