Sticky Finger (FR 20S42) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Sticky Finger (FR 20S42) in CA

Sequoia NF, Western Divide Ranger District
4,920 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Camp Nelson soda spring.

Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 240 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Jordan Peak stands 4,195 ft above the site, 2.8 miles north. Belknap Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, East Porterville, is 22 mi off.

September normals 55–81°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Grouse Spring (FR 28S62) in CAForest Road Road46.0miGolf Meadow (FR 28S08) in CAForest Road Road46.3miBreckenridge (FR 28S06) in CAForest Road Road46.3miMunzer Mdw. (FR 28S22) in CADispersed Camping46.3miUpper Richbar (FR 28S11) in CADispersed Camping46.5mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?