Houghton (FR 23N05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Houghton (FR 23N05) in CA
A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.7 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Daves Ridge stands 1,925 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Orland, is 27 mi off.
September normals 61–82°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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