Bluejay (FR 17N38) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bluejay (FR 17N38) in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
3,717 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Horse Mountain.

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

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). 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. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Horse Mountain stands 968 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southwest. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 14 mi off.

September normals 6080°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

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