Rocky Basin (FR 21N41) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Rocky Basin (FR 21N41) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,085 ft
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An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Brushy Mountain.

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

All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Climbs 690 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Rocky Basin Ridge stands 1,421 ft above the site, 1.7 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 21 mi off.

September normals 47–76°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bluejay (FR 17N38) in CADispersed Camping25.6miTwin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CAForest Road Road26.0miMc Creary Glade (FR 17N99) in CAForest Road Road26.1miHoward Mill A.s. (FR 17N28) in CADispersed Camping26.3miRichardson Glade (FR 17N26) in CAForest Road Road26.4mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?