Pacific Val. Sta. (FR 23S06) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pacific Val. Sta. (FR 23S06) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Monterey County, CA. The road serves Sand Dollar Picnic Area and Beach.
All 0.4 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 120 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 46%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.3 miles in.
The coast lies 0.3 mi off. Chalk Peak stands 3,463 ft above the site, 4.5 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Pine Canyon, is 25 mi off.
September normals 69–84°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