Brushy Camp Ridge (FR 19N02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Brushy Camp Ridge (FR 19N02) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,550 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Hayward Spring.

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

All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. A water crossing 1.9 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Sheetiron Mountain stands 956 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Willows, is 28 mi off.

September normals 53–73°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Group Camp B in CACampground34.8miKelsey Creek Campground in CACampground34.9miGroup Camp A in CACampground34.9miLower Bayview Campground in CACampground35.0miCole Creek Campground in CACampground35.3mi
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?