Dry Pond (FR 21N22) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Dry Pond (FR 21N22) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
2,604 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Rattlesnake Firefighter Memorial.

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 120 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Rattlesnake Ridge stands 1,856 ft above the site, 3.1 miles west. Grindstone Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Orland, is 25 mi off.

September normals 60–86°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?