Piney Creek (FR 19S10.1) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Piney Creek (FR 19S10.1) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Monterey County, CA. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 1.
All 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.3 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 4.3 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 48%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Black Butte stands 2,976 ft above the site, 3.3 miles west. Calaboose Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Soledad, is 14 mi off.
September normals 62–88°F, 0.1″ 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