Low Gap-Bald Mtn. (FR M61) — Upper Lake in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Low Gap-Bald Mtn. (FR M61) — Upper Lake in CA

Mendocino NF, Upper Lake Ranger District
6,041 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA. The road serves Bald Mountain.

Mendocino National Forest, Upper Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

6.3 of the 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.3 of the 10.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 10.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Bald Mountain stands 695 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southeast. The nearest town, Covelo, is 19 mi off.

September normals 51–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bluejay (FR 17N38) in CADispersed Camping21.4miMc Creary Glade (FR 17N99) in CAForest Road Road21.7miHoward Mill A.s. (FR 17N28) in CADispersed Camping22.3miPenny Pines in CACampground22.7miTwin Valleys (FR 17N04) in CAForest Road Road23.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Mendocino National Forest, Upper 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?