Alder Creek Slides (FR 22S83) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Alder Creek Slides (FR 22S83) in CA
A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.6 miles in.
Sand Hill Ridge stands 1,019 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Alder Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 23 mi off.
September normals 51–78°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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