Little Baldy (FR 20N17) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Little Baldy (FR 20N17) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA.
All 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.7 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Little Baldy stands 945 ft above the site, 0.6 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 20 mi off.
September normals 50–74°F, 0.4″ 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