Dry Meadow (FR 22S53) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Dry Meadow (FR 22S53) in CA
A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Elephant Knob.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
3 of the 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 530 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Sentinel Peak stands 1,413 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 20 mi off.
September normals 57–82°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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