North Fork Crossing (FR 18N03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
North Fork Crossing (FR 18N03) in CA
A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Bathhouse Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to November 14.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
7.8 of the 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.8 of the 9.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 800 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.7 and 2.4 miles in. A water crossing 6.6 miles in.
High Rock stands 4,756 ft above the site, 4.4 miles west. Mill Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Nice, is 20 mi off.
September normals 59–90°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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