Hough (FR 16N25) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Hough (FR 16N25) in CA
An 11.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA. The road serves Jesse Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 11.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.9 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 11.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks.
Jesse Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Pacific Ridge stands 1,084 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Nice, is 12 mi off.
September normals 58–77°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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