Thatcher Ridge (FR 21N14) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Thatcher Ridge (FR 21N14) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mendocino County, CA. The road serves Skunk Rock.
All 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.7 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Thatcher Ridge stands 1,450 ft above the site, 1.9 miles north. The nearest town, Covelo, is 13 mi off.
September normals 42–86°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