Long Valley (FR 15N22) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Long Valley (FR 15N22) in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
3,841 ft
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A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Pinnacle Rock.

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

All 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 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.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Pinnacle Rock stands 754 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. The nearest town, Lucerne, is 4.3 mi off.

September normals 6181°F, 0.3″ 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?