Chimney Back Country Byway (BLM 16002) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Chimney Back Country Byway (BLM 16002) in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 20.5-mile stretch of graded dirt BLM road in Tulare County, CA.
18.8 of the 20.5 miles in are maintained only for low-range 4WD. 16 of the 20.5 miles in are graded dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 20.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. White Dome stands 2,312 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, Weldon, is 16 mi off.
September normals 53–79°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov