Chute Springs (FR 23S68) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Chute Springs (FR 23S68) in CA
Road corridorSequoia NF, Western Divide Ranger District
17 mi from Wofford Heights
Maps 5,054 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 870 ft over 6.1 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A cattle guard 1.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Cold Springs Peak stands 1,043 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles north.
- Chute Spring lies 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.