Rancho (FR 20N103) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Rancho (FR 20N103) in CA
A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Tool Cache Ridge stands 1,410 ft above the site, 1.0 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Willows, is 25 mi off.
September normals 46–81°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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