Jenks View (FR 22N54) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Jenks View (FR 22N54) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,942 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Black Butte stands 1,504 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 23 mi off.

September normals 50–71°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Twin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CAForest Road Road28.4miRichardson Glade (FR 17N26) in CAForest Road Road28.4miBluejay (FR 17N38) in CADispersed Camping28.6miMill Valley Campground in CACampground28.7miOld Letts (FR 17N12) 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?