Fouts Springs (FR 17N71) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Fouts Springs (FR 17N71) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
1,663 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.7-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA. The road serves Trout Creek Trailhead.

Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

High Rock stands 4,707 ft above the site, 4.3 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Champagne Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Nice, is 19 mi off.

September normals 5889°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?