Low Gap-Bald Mtn. (FR M61) — Covelo in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Low Gap-Bald Mtn. (FR M61) — Covelo 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. The road serves Goat Rock.
5.6 of the 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.6 of the 10.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Cushman Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 21 mi off.
September normals 48–70°F, 0.5″ 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