Gordon Well (FR 34N48) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Gordon Well (FR 34N48) in CA

Lassen NF, Eagle Lake Ranger District
5,828 ft
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A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lassen County, CA. The road serves Dow Butte.

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

All 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.3 of the 2.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 400 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Dow Butte stands 969 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. The nearest town, Susanville, is 25 mi off.

September normals 42–76°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Indian Falls Trailhead (FR 25N45) in CADispersed Camping46.7miArgentine Taylorsville (FR 25N29) in CAForest Road Road47.0miCrystal Lake (FR 25N11) in CADispersed Camping47.3miEast Branch Soda Creek (FR 26N66) in CADispersed Camping47.4miHough (FR 25N14) in CAForest Road Road48.3mi
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?