Tule Lake (FR 19N51) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Tule Lake (FR 19N51) in CA
A 9.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves The Island.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.4 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 9.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 71%. 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 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Little Signal stands 1,285 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The Tule Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Willits, is 17 mi off.
September normals 56–78°F, 0.5″ 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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