Bucknell Creek (FR 18N29) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bucknell Creek (FR 18N29) in CA
A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Pine Mountain.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. A gate at the start of the road, signed private.
Pine Mountain stands 1,844 ft above the site, 1.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 11 mi off.
September normals 51–85°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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