Kilgore 4WD (FR 22N51) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Kilgore 4WD (FR 22N51) in CA
A 7.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Buck Point.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 300 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hardin Hole Spring lies 0.5 mi off. Valley View Mountain stands 810 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Orland, is 25 mi off.
September normals 58–77°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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