Silva (FR 22N44) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Silva (FR 22N44) in CA
A 9.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Black Butte.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.5 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 9.5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 44%. 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. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Black Butte stands 712 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. The nearest town, Covelo, is 21 mi off.
September normals 47–69°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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