Bear Wallow Ridge (FR 20N72) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bear Wallow Ridge (FR 20N72) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,879 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

The nearest town, Covelo, is 27 mi off.

September normals 53–74°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Ridge (FR 17N16) in CAForest Road Road21.4miLetts Lake Campground in CACampground22.4miFouts-Bear Creek (FR M10) — Grindstone in CAForest Road Road22.4miWilblain (FR 16N18) in CAForest Road Road22.4miHoward Mill A.s. (FR 17N28) in CADispersed Camping22.4mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?