Greenhorn (pup Mdw) (FR 23S73) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Greenhorn (pup Mdw) (FR 23S73) in CA
A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Lion Spring. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 31.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 5.8 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Lion Ridge stands 522 ft above the site, 0.8 miles south. Lion Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 16 mi off.
September normals 46–73°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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