Cave Ridge (FR 32N84) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Cave Ridge (FR 32N84) in CA

Lassen NF, Eagle Lake Ranger District
5,228 ft
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A 2.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lassen County, CA. The road serves Halfmoon Beach.

Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 580 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Whaleback Mountain stands 1,707 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Susanville, is 20 mi off.

September normals 37–77°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Aris (FR 24N80) in CADispersed Camping48.0miHooleywicker Road (FR 24N08) in CAForest Road Road48.3miArgentine-Flournoy (FR 25N42) — Mt. Hough in CAForest Road Road48.4miBrady's Camp in CACampground48.8miTramway (FR 24N11) in CAForest Road Road48.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Eagle 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?