Bevans Salvage (FR 17N32) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bevans Salvage (FR 17N32) in CA
A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Poges Peak.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 390 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. 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 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A pond lies 0.9 mi off. Snow Mountain West stands 3,903 ft above the site, 8.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Nice, is 14 mi off.
September normals 43–83°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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