North Bowery Loop (FR 18N28) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
North Bowery Loop (FR 18N28) in CA
A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Crockett Peak.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 750 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 1.7 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Crockett Peak stands 1,155 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. The nearest town, Nice, is 23 mi off.
September normals 55–75°F, 0.3″ 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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