Estell-Sheep Creek (FR 20N34) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Estell-Sheep Creek (FR 20N34) in CA
A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Kneecap.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Middle Ridge stands 1,192 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southeast. Sheep Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 27 mi off.
September normals 57–78°F, 0.2″ 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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