Ponderosa Loop (FR 31N62) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Ponderosa Loop (FR 31N62) in CA

Lassen NF, Eagle Lake Ranger District
5,133 ft
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A 2.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Lassen County, CA. The road serves Merrill Mountain.

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

All 2.2 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (2.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Eagle Lake lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Merrill Mountain stands 684 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. The nearest town, Susanville, is 14 mi off.

September normals 38–77°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?