Benmore Spur A (FR 18N42) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Benmore Spur A (FR 18N42) in CA
Road corridorMendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
14 mi from Redwood Valley
Maps 3,067 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 1 mi · No more than 28 days in any 12 months
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Pine Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 180 ft over 2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Log Ridge stands 568 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.
- White Pebble Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–73°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.