Pillsbury-Indian Dick (FR M1) — Covelo in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pillsbury-Indian Dick (FR M1) — Covelo in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 82.5-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA.
40.7 of the 82.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 32.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 17,600 ft over 82.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 82 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 63.4 miles in. Locked gates 92.4 and 92.7 miles in, signed private.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Solomon Peak stands 2,755 ft above the site, 6.2 miles east. The nearest town, Covelo, is 17 mi off.
September normals 50–78°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