St John (FR 18N06) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
St John (FR 18N06) in CA
A 9.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. 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.
All 9.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.4 miles). Climbs 5,100 ft over 9.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saint John Mountain stands 5,030 ft above the site, 4.3 miles northwest. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Middle Fork Stony Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Nice, is 21 mi off.
September normals 66–88°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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