Cherry Hill (FR 22S12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cherry Hill (FR 22S12) in CA
A 35.2-mile stretch of graded dirt 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.
11.8 of the 35.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 11.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 6,000 ft over 35.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 42 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0 and 28.2 miles in. A cattle guard 16 miles in.
Sherman Peak stands 4,020 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Alder Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 19 mi off.
September normals 49–78°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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