Steep (FR 20N204) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Steep (FR 20N204) in CA
A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA. The road serves Noel Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. 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.
Tool Cache Ridge stands 1,451 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Willows, is 24 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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