Hamilton MTN (FR 29N46) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Hamilton MTN (FR 29N46) in CA

Lassen NF, Eagle Lake Ranger District
5,704 ft
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A 15.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lassen County, CA. The road serves Hamilton Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 25.

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

2.3 of the 15.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Hamilton Mountain stands 1,667 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Westwood, is 7.7 mi off.

September normals 43–74°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
0514-005 in CADispersed Camping52.4miRed Ant (FR 0509-007-02) in CAForest Road Road52.6miFR 0505-002 — Red Dog in CADispersed Camping53.2miSchwartz Meadow (FR 20N31) in CADispersed Camping53.3miMonarch (FR 0093-002) in CAForest Road Road53.4mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?