Grindstone Canyon (FR 21N65) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Grindstone Canyon (FR 21N65) in CA
A 4.6-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 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.3 of the 4.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 0 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Rattlesnake Ridge stands 913 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. The nearest town, Orland, is 28 mi off.
September normals 56–79°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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