High Valley Ridge (FR 15N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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High Valley Ridge (FR 15N08) in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
3,209 ft
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A 1.1-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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Pinnacle Rock stands 1,386 ft above the site, 3.1 miles north. The nearest town, Lucerne, is 2.5 mi off.

September normals 5382°F, 0.1″ 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?