Kern Point (FR 20N55) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Kern Point (FR 20N55) in CA
A 4.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Jerusalem Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.4 miles). Climbs 660 ft over 4.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, 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.
Jerusalem Spring lies 0.8 mi off. Kern Ridge stands 520 ft above the site, 1.0 miles south. The nearest town, Willows, is 27 mi off.
September normals 57–77°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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