Snow Basin Cr. (FR 22N10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Snow Basin Cr. (FR 22N10) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,880 ft
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Frolic Spring.

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

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 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 1,566 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. A reservoir lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 23 mi off.

September normals 50–71°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Twin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CAForest Road Road28.2miRichardson Glade (FR 17N26) in CAForest Road Road28.3miBluejay (FR 17N38) in CADispersed Camping28.5miMill Valley Campground in CACampground28.5miOld Letts (FR 17N12) in CAForest Road Road28.6mi
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?