Howard Mill A.s. (FR 17N28) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Howard Mill A.s. (FR 17N28) in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
3,603 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Prather Mill.

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

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Horse Mountain stands 1,082 ft above the site, 1.8 miles west. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Nice, is 13 mi off.

September normals 60–79°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?