Del Harleson (FR 23N74) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Del Harleson (FR 23N74) in CA
Road corridorMendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
27 mi from Orland
Maps 4,603 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 1 mi · No more than 28 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- 3.9 of this road’s 4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Valley View Spring.
- Estimated climb: 690 ft over 4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Valley View Spring lies 1.0 mi off.
- Daves Ridge stands 700 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 48–66°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.