Lark (FR 22N05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Lark (FR 22N05) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,541 ft
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Oak Knoll.

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

All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 170 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 30%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Seven Troughs Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Black Butte stands 1,905 ft above the site, 4.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Covelo, is 18 mi off.

September normals 52–74°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?