Fall Creek (FR 38N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fall Creek (FR 38N23) in CA
A 5.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shasta County, CA. The road serves Soda Creek Trailhead.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 7-day limit in any 365 days.
4.9 of the 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.6 of the 5.3 miles in are gravel. Climbs 2,500 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. 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 6 switchbacks.
Girard Ridge stands 3,092 ft above the site, 2.6 miles east. Fall Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Dunsmuir, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 58–89°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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