3 South Coast (FR 20S05.4) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
3 South Coast (FR 20S05.4) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Monterey County, CA. The road serves Chalk Peak.
2.7 of the 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Pine Canyon, is 22 mi off.
September normals 57–76°F, 0.2″ 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