Couger Creek (FR 20N201) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Couger Creek (FR 20N201) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
4,518 ft
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Big Spring.

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

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Bear Wallow Ridge stands 1,440 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. The nearest town, Covelo, is 25 mi off.

September normals 58–79°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Ridge (FR 17N16) in CAForest Road Road21.5miHoward Mill A.s. (FR 17N28) in CADispersed Camping21.9miPenny Pines in CACampground22.2miWilblain (FR 16N18) in CAForest Road Road22.5miFouts-Bear Creek (FR M10) — Grindstone in CAForest Road Road22.5mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?