Skidmore Ridge (FR 20N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Skidmore Ridge (FR 20N23) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 22.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA. The road serves Calamese Rock.
All 22.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.8 miles). Climbs 6,200 ft over 22.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 62%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 37 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Dicks Butte stands 843 ft above the site, 0.8 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 21 mi off.
September normals 49–73°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