South Creek (FR 22S10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
South Creek (FR 22S10) in CA
A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Cabin 234.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
4.6 of the 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.6 of the 4.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 4.3 and 4.5 miles in.
Speas Ridge stands 856 ft above the site, 1.1 miles east. Thompson Camp Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 17 mi off.
September normals 50–77°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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