Van Arsdale-Pillsbury (FR M8) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Van Arsdale-Pillsbury (FR M8) in CA
A 4.9-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Logan Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Eel River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. North Ridge stands 1,162 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 15 mi off.
September normals 43–87°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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