Sheepshead (FR 35N03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Sheepshead (FR 35N03) in CA

Lassen NF, Eagle Lake Ranger District
6,025 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lassen County, CA. The road serves Sheephead Mountain.

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

All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Slate Mountain stands 1,133 ft above the site, 1.9 miles south. The nearest town, Susanville, is 32 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rifle Range (FR 27N89) in CADispersed Camping47.8miGreenville Campground in CACampground48.2miMission (FR 27N94) in CADispersed Camping48.3miValley (FR 26N30) in CADispersed Camping48.4miFR 27N66 — Bidwell Lake 273 Dam in CADispersed Camping48.5mi
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?