Fouts-Bear Creek (FR M10) — Grindstone in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fouts-Bear Creek (FR M10) — Grindstone in CA
An 18.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
12.7 of the 18.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.8 of the 18.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,600 ft over 18.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 36 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Board Camp Ridge stands 1,580 ft above the site, 1.4 miles east. Fir Root Spring lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Nice, is 13 mi off.
September normals 58–78°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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