Thatcher Butte (FR 21N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Thatcher Butte (FR 21N08) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA.
All 12.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.4 of the 12.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 510 ft over 12.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bald Mountain stands 2,971 ft above the site, 4.2 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 15 mi off.
September normals 39–83°F, 0.3″ 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