Oak Opening (FR 20S97) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Oak Opening (FR 20S97) in CA

Sequoia NF, Western Divide Ranger District
3,000 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Crystal Spring.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Jordan Peak stands 6,115 ft above the site, 5.6 miles east. South Fork Middle Fork Tule River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, East Porterville, is 18 mi off.

September normals 63–85°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
School St. (BLM 2165) in CADispersed Camping47.9miSchool St. (BLM 2163) in CADispersed Camping48.1miLive Oak Parking (FR 28S12) in CADispersed Camping48.2miBLM 2166 — Uncle Sam Mine in CADispersed Camping48.2miBLM 2160 — Valley View Mine in CAForest Road Road48.4mi
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?