East Paloma (FR 22S40) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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East Paloma (FR 22S40) in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
8,363 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA.

Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.3 miles). Climbs 660 ft over 3.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sherman Peak stands 1,539 ft above the site, 4.2 miles west. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 23 mi off.

September normals 35–67°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM 1089 — Bracchi Spring in CAForest Road Road41.6miFranceschi Mine (FR 29S02) in CAForest Road Road42.6miBLM 1090 — Johns Peak in CADispersed Camping43.8miWalker Basin Rd. (BLM 1091) in CADispersed Camping43.8miDove Springs Camping - BLM in CACampground43.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?