Towers 398/399 (FR 38N30) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Towers 398/399 (FR 38N30) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Shasta Lake Ranger District
3,948 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shasta County, CA. The road serves Dad Lofton Spring.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 7-day limit.

All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Grizzly Peak stands 2,298 ft above the site, 2.5 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Dunsmuir, is 18 mi off.

September normals 52–79°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Living Springs Campground in CACampground42.9miTA in CARest Area46.0miMineral Viola Hwy(dr17/Fh170) (FR 31N17) — Hat Creek in CAForest Road Road46.4miWhite Pine (FR 31N35) in CAForest Road Road46.5miFR 31N04 — Red Rock Mountain in CADispersed Camping47.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?