Blackrock (FR 21S03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Blackrock (FR 21S03) in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
8,561 ft
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A 13.9-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Tulare County, CA.

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

5.3 of the 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 5.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 13.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Blackrock Mountain stands 1,069 ft above the site, 2.6 miles north. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 32 mi off.

September normals 36–68°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
French Meadow (FR 28S27) in CAForest Road Road46.2miBrown Mdw. South (FR 28S47) in CAForest Road Road46.8miBLM 2158 — Brown Peak in CADispersed Camping47.2miBLM 2157 — Brown Peak in CAForest Road Road47.2miCold Springs Camp in CACampground47.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Sequoia National Forest, Kern River 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?