Woodward Creek Falls
Campground
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Contact
Forest Route 14S56, Tulare County, California
fs.usda.gov/activity/sequoia/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=79563&actid=34
Description
Dispersed camping in the Sequoia National Forest. 4WD is required to access this campsite.
Dispersed camping is free but you do need to have a CAMPFIRE PERMIT. These can be obtained free of charge at any Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or California Department of Forestry Office. Be aware of fire restrictions, typically in forced by mid-summer, banning open fires outside of designated campgrounds.
The maximum length of time you may camp in dispersed areas is 14 DAYS at a time and 30 DAYS in a year.
Here are some tips to appropriate dispersed camping:
1. Protect standing trees from nails and scars from axes, knives and hatchets. Use only dead and down trees for firewood.
2. Bury human waste at least six inches deep and 200 feet from any waterway or trail. DO NOT bury toilet paperPACK IT OUT
3. Wash at least 200 feet away from any water source using biodegradable soap.
4. Set up camp more than 200 feet from any waterway or trail.
5. Take a litterbag to carry out all refuse. Do not leave trash in fire rings. Do not bury trash.
6. A campfire permits is required to have a campfire, charcoal barbeque, or camp stove. Use existig fire grates or fire rings. If none exist, please use the fire pit method and disassemble it after you extinguish your fire. Gather only dead and down firewood. Firewood may not be transported off of the Forest without a permit.
7. Avoid leveling or digging trenches around tents. Place tent on bare ground and not on vegetation.
8. Protect your food from the bears and other animals. Keep your food and anything with a scent stored in an airtight container in your car truck. If your vehicle has no truck, put everything on the floor, cover it well and close the windows. Always, Keep a clean campsite.
9. LEAVE YOUR CAMPSITE BETTER THAN WHEN YOU ARRIVED!
Features
Location
Lat: 36.676077 Lng: -118.858342
User 55838
Place is terrible, has a waterfall that makes to much noise right in front of your campsite. 4x4 is absolutely required, you go though mountains high and valleys low to get here... Stay away, that way I will be sure to have a spot next time I'm here...