Cedar Creek (FR 18N35) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Forestry Info.

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

All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2.4 miles in.

Ericson Ridge stands 1,633 ft above the site, 2.3 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A pond lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 15 mi off.