Sunset Valley (FR 8N09) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sunset Valley (FR 8N09) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.9-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Santa Barbara County, CA. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 1.
All 5.9 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Figueroa Mountain stands 2,446 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Davy Brown Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Los Olivos, is 11 mi off.
September normals 66–88°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov