Felkner (FR 19N06) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Felkner (FR 19N06) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,505 ft
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An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Ponderosa Spring.

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

All 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.3 miles). Climbs 740 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Noel Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Willows, is 25 mi off.

September normals 53–73°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Valley (FR 15N22) in CADispersed Camping27.6miLake view Dispersed Camping in CACampground29.2miHigh Valley Ridge (FR 15N08) in CADispersed Camping29.5miLucerne Tie (FR 14N04) in CADispersed Camping30.0miHigh Valley East (FR 14N02) in CADispersed Camping30.2mi
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?