Needlerock Cr. (FR 21S06) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Needlerock Cr. (FR 21S06) in CA

Sequoia NF, Western Divide Ranger District
7,137 ft
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A 9.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Needle Spring.

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

All 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.9 of the 9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 36%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 7.7 miles in.

Slate Mountain stands 2,165 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, East Porterville, is 25 mi off.

September normals 49–71°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM 2180 — Johnson Spring in CADispersed Camping43.2miBLM 2177 — Johnson Spring in CADispersed Camping43.4miBreckenridge L.o. (FR 28S07) in CAForest Road Road43.4miBLM 2179 — Johnson Spring in CADispersed Camping43.5miBLM 2178 — Johnson Spring in CADispersed Camping43.5mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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