Old Letts (FR 17N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Old Letts (FR 17N12) in CA
A 9.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA. The road serves Potato Hill.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
8.8 of the 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.6 of the 9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks.
The Lily Pond shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Board Camp Ridge stands 1,681 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Nice, is 15 mi off.
September normals 55–81°F, 0.2″ 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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