Browns Creek (FR 30N01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Browns Creek (FR 30N01) in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 23.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shasta County, CA. The road serves Hall City Caves.
16 of the 23.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 5.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 23.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 55 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Stone Ridge stands 2,003 ft above the site, 3.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 13 mi off.
September normals 53–80°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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