Pine MTN (FR 18N05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pine MTN (FR 18N05) in CA
A 13.4-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 13.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.4 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 13.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 29 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Eel River runs 0.6 mi off. Little Signal stands 3,310 ft above the site, 6.9 miles north. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 14 mi off.
September normals 40–84°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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