Backbone Creek (FR 19S02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Backbone Creek (FR 19S02) in CA

Sequoia NF, Western Divide Ranger District
3,686 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Dennison Peak.

Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Dennison Peak stands 3,565 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is 12 mi off.

September normals 59–84°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM 1641 — Chalk Cliff in CADispersed Camping49.9miBLM 1642 — Chalk Cliff in CADispersed Camping50.1miBLM 1643, Bakersfield in CADispersed Camping50.1miBLM 1225 — Ball Mountain in CADispersed Camping50.2miBLM 1640, Bakersfield in CADispersed Camping50.8mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?