FR 20S27 — Blackrock Mountain in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 20S27 — Blackrock Mountain in CA

Sequoia NF, Kern River Ranger District
8,962 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 28%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Blackrock Mountain stands 668 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 30 mi off.

September normals 4266°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?