Bace Mill (FR 19S18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bace Mill (FR 19S18) in CA
A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Old Mountain Home Picnic Area.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Moses Mountain stands 4,011 ft above the site, 4.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is 17 mi off.
September normals 56–76°F, 0.3″ 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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