Cedar Ridge (FR 20N24) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cedar Ridge (FR 20N24) in CA
A 19.1-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 19.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.1 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 19.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.6 miles in.
Pine Kop stands 1,855 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Wescott Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Willows, is 30 mi off.
September normals 59–81°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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