Poison Creek (FR 23S41) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Poison Creek (FR 23S41) in CA
A 5.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Cherry Hill.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.3 miles). Climbs 960 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Sirretta Peak stands 2,019 ft above the site, 4.8 miles east. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 15 mi off.
September normals 45–68°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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