Fouts Springs-Hough Springs (FR M5) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fouts Springs-Hough Springs (FR M5) in CA
A 46.2-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.
44.2 of the 46.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.4 of the 46.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 9,500 ft over 46.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 50%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 63 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2.3 miles in.
Goat Mountain stands 1,882 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. Cold Spring lies 0.9 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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