Poison Meadow (FR 23S14) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Poison Meadow (FR 23S14) in CA
A 5.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Brush Creek Overlook.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
1.3 of the 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 39%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Sirretta Peak stands 2,025 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southeast. Snake Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 17 mi off.
September normals 42–71°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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