Dome Creek (FR 21S70) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Dome Creek (FR 21S70) in CA
A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Dome Rock.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
5.2 of the 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.2 of the 6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 660 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.8 miles in.
Slate Mountain stands 3,117 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northwest. Dome Creek runs 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 24 mi off.
September normals 48–75°F, 0.2″ 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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