East Bowman Ridge (FR 20N61) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
East Bowman Ridge (FR 20N61) in CA
Road corridorMendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
25 mi from Willows
Maps 3,987 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Summit Springs Hill stands 1,947 ft above the map pin, 4.3 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 51–68°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.