Stone Chimney (FR 15S03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Stone Chimney (FR 15S03) in CA

Sequoia NF, Hume Lake Ranger District
6,696 ft
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Lower Stony Creek.

Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake 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 40 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 35%. A gate at the start of the road.

Shell Mountain stands 2,880 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northeast. Woodward Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is 15 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?