Lloyd Meadow (FR 22S82) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Lloyd Meadow (FR 22S82) in CA
A 31.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Tulare County, CA.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
4 of the 31.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 7.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 31.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 3.9 miles in. A water crossing 15.9 miles in.
Long Meadow Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Onion Meadow Peak stands 3,515 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. 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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