Twin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Twin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CA
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 1,400 ft over 8.9 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Water crossings 1.6, 1.6 and 8.1 miles in.
Private here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off. Snow Mountain West stands 3,935 ft above the site, 6.0 miles northeast. Rice Fork runs 0.9 mi off.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District: Visitors may camp in the same location outside a one-mile radius of a developed recreation site for 14 days within any 30-day period but no more than 28 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 46–84°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.