FR 16N76 — Red Rock in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 16N76 — Red Rock in CA
A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 200 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. 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 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. East Fork Middle Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Nice, is 6.5 mi off.
September normals 58–78°F, 0.2″ 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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