Barb Ridge (FR 21N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Brushy Mountain.

Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Brushy Mountain stands 532 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. The nearest town, Covelo, is 22 mi off.