Oneil Ridge (FR 21N32) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Oneil Ridge (FR 21N32) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA. The road serves Buzzard Roost.
All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. 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 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Etsel Ridge stands 506 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Chief Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 17 mi off.
September normals 52–74°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