Last Chance (FR 22S02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Last Chance (FR 22S02) in CA
A 7.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Nobe Young Falls.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
1.5 of the 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 3 miles of dirt. Climbs 720 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 4 miles in.
Table Mountain stands 1,247 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 21 mi off.
September normals 49–75°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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