Gibson Ridge (FR 20N11) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Gibson Ridge (FR 20N11) in CA
An 11.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Round Mountain.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 11.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.2 miles). Climbs 640 ft over 11.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 49%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Gibson Ridge stands 539 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. Eel River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 27 mi off.
September normals 55–76°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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