Wilblain (FR 16N18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Wilblain (FR 16N18) in CA
A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Colusa County, CA. The road serves Youngs Coral Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 6.6 miles in.
Board Camp Ridge stands 1,125 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Fir Root Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Nice, is 13 mi off.
September normals 56–76°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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