Sugarloaf (FR 23S16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sugarloaf (FR 23S16) in CA
A 43.8-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Cold Spring. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 31.
Sequoia National Forest, Western Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
1.2 of the 43.8 miles in are closed. Mostly paved, with 17 miles of dirt. Climbs 7,500 ft over 43.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 54 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 18.6 miles in. A cattle guard 35.2 miles in.
Bull Run Peak stands 2,384 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Wofford Heights, is 11 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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