Red Lake Cow Camp (FR 31998) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Red Lake Cow Camp (FR 31998) in CA

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
7,383 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves Crater Lake 511-002 Dam.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Stevens Peak stands 2,645 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. West Fork Carson River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Meyers, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 4269°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson 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?