Willow Rock (FR 17N39) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Willow Rock (FR 17N39) in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
3,460 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, CA. The road serves Prather Mill.

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

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Horse Mountain stands 1,225 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Redwood Valley, is 14 mi off.

September normals 61–81°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?