West Orchard (FR 21N91) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Orchard (FR 21N91) in CA

Road corridorMendocino NF

3.8 mi from Chico

Maps 225 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Mendocino National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 1 mi · No more than 28 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near IN LOVING MEMORY OF Kristina Chesterman 1992-2013.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A gate 0.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 6, a suburban sky.
  • Butte Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–79°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.