Jenks Tie (FR 21N215) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Jenks Tie (FR 21N215) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,397 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Ford Hill.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 430 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 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.

Black Butte stands 2,049 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northwest. Cottonwood Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 24 mi off.

September normals 52–73°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?