Westfall Picnic Area (FR 05S051) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Westfall Picnic Area (FR 05S051) in CA

Sierra NF, Bass Lake Ranger District
4,772 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Madera County, CA. The road serves Thornberry Museum.

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

All 0 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles).

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Hogan Mountain stands 1,799 ft above the site, 2.7 miles north. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ahwahnee, is 6.8 mi off.

September normals 54–81°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?