Billy Pike (FR 21N19) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Billy Pike (FR 21N19) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA. The road serves Buzzard Roost.
All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 430 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
O'Neil Ridge stands 631 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 17 mi off.
September normals 53–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov