Blackrock MTN (FR 20S31) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Blackrock MTN (FR 20S31) in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
8,530 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Blackrock Mountain.

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

3.7 of the 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.7 of the 6.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 540 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Blackrock Mountain stands 1,100 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 32 mi off.

September normals 3966°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

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