Nelson Cr. (FR 20S11) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Nelson Cr. (FR 20S11) in CA

Sequoia NF, Western Divide Ranger District
6,361 ft
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Jordan Peak.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 790 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Jordan Peak stands 2,754 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, East Porterville, is 21 mi off.

September normals 50–76°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Grouse Spring (FR 28S62) in CAForest Road Road47.3miBLM 2186 — Murphy Spring in CADispersed Camping47.3miLive Oak Parking (FR 28S12) in CADispersed Camping47.5miGolf Meadow (FR 28S08) in CAForest Road Road47.6miBreckenridge (FR 28S06) in CAForest Road Road47.6mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?