Jenks (FR 22N90) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Jenks (FR 22N90) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
6,286 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Black Butte.

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

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Black Butte stands 1,160 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The Plaskett Meadow Lake shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 22 mi off.

September normals 49–70°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Twin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CAForest Road Road28.3miBluejay (FR 17N38) in CADispersed Camping28.4miRichardson Glade (FR 17N26) in CAForest Road Road28.5miMill Valley Campground in CACampground28.8miLong Ridge (FR 17N16) in CAForest Road Road28.8mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?