Deer Creek Mill (FR 23S04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Deer Creek Mill (FR 23S04) in CA
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Betty Spring.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.5 of the 5.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.4 and 1.2 miles in.
Tobias Peak stands 4,562 ft above the site, 4.9 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 15 mi off.
September normals 59–86°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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