Telephone Pole (FR 22N27) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Telephone Pole (FR 22N27) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
6,235 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Glenn County, CA.

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

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cold Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Black Butte stands 1,211 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Covelo, is 19 mi off.

September normals 49–71°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?