Porky (FR 17N41) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Porky (FR 17N41) in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
3,535 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Little Round Mountain.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Violet Spring lies 0.6 mi off. Pine Mountain stands 517 ft above the site, 1.4 miles west. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 13 mi off.

September normals 4682°F, 0.4″ 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?