Smith (FR 21S36) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Smith (FR 21S36) in CA
A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Granite Knob.
Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
7.8 of the 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.7 of the 14.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 14.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 5.1 miles in.
Smith Mountain stands 1,322 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 32 mi off.
September normals 37–69°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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