Commander Loop (FR 21N216) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Commander Loop (FR 21N216) in CA
A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Ford Hill.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 970 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Cottonwood Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Black Butte stands 2,261 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Covelo, is 24 mi off.
September normals 53–74°F, 0.1″ 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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