Sheep Creek (FR 20N09) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sheep Creek (FR 20N09) in CA
A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Kneecap.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 12 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Kneecap stands 664 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. The nearest town, Covelo, is 28 mi off.
September normals 53–74°F, 0.2″ 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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