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HWY 178 Pullout - Dispersed

HWY 178 Pullout - Dispersed is located near the Kern River in California, offering a terrain of rocky landscapes and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Isabella and the Sequoia National Forest, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Dispersed camping is camping outside of a designated campground. It is allowed in many areas of the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument.

There are certain areas where dispersed camping is prohibited and these areas are posted.

Dispersed camping is free but you must have a CAMPFIRE PERMIT. These can be obtained fore free at Readyforwildfire.org. Be aware of fire restrictions, typically enforced by mid-summer, banning open fires outside of designated campgrounds. More on campfire rules here.

The maximum length of time you may camp in dispersed areas is 14 DAYS at a time and 30 DAYS in a year.

Each year the number of people taking advantage of dispersed recreation opportunities has increased, making it more essential that these areas be left clean and undamaged.

The following acts are PROHIBITED on the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument and are subject to a fine:

  1. Driving off designated roads inside the Monument.

  2. Leaving campfire unattended.

  3. Leaving trash buried, stashed or left in campfire ring. Abandoning or leaving personal property. PACK IT IN-PACK IT OUT.

  4. Cutting or otherwise damaging trees for use as a lean-to or a horse corral. Do not leave anything tied to trees.

  5. Destruction of government property such as signs, posters, gates, etc.

  6. Removing forest products without a permit.

  7. Discharging any firearm within 150 yards of any building, occupied area, across forest development roads, or body of water

Here are some tips to appropriate dispersed camping: More information on dispersed camping here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sequoia/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd883625

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Location

HWY 178 Pullout - Dispersed is located in California

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Coordinates

35.536166 N
118.631679 W

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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