Cannell Meadow (FR 24S56) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Cannell Meadow (FR 24S56) in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
7,578 ft
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A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Cannell Peak.

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

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 740 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cannell Peak stands 1,892 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 10 mi off.

September normals 50–70°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?