Salt Creek (FR 17N19) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Salt Creek (FR 17N19) in CA
A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA. The road serves Hornet Nest Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 47%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. High Rock stands 3,677 ft above the site, 5.9 miles west. The nearest town, Nice, is 19 mi off.
September normals 55–86°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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