Hunter Ridge (FR 21N40) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 4.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Brushy Mountain.

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

All 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hunter Ridge stands 1,028 ft above the site, 1.1 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Black Butte River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 22 mi off.