Fouts-Bear Creek (FR M10) — Upper Lake in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fouts-Bear Creek (FR M10) — Upper Lake in CA
A 14.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
6.4 of the 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.5 miles). Climbs 5,300 ft over 14.5 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 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Blue Slides Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Snow Mountain West stands 4,863 ft above the site, 6.1 miles northeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Nice, is 13 mi off.
September normals 49–87°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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