Sherman Pass (FR 22S05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sherman Pass (FR 22S05) in CA
A 71.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Tulare County, CA.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
16 of the 71.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 17.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 10,700 ft over 71.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 51 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 6.4 and 16.5 miles in. A water crossing 21.9 miles in.
Sherman Peak stands 6,099 ft above the site, 6.1 miles northeast. Kern River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 18 mi off.
September normals 55–85°F, 0.1″ 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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