Van Sicklin (FR 37N48) — Shasta Lake in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Van Sicklin (FR 37N48) — Shasta Lake in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Shasta Lake Ranger District
4,603 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shasta County, CA. The road serves Ladybug Butte.

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

All 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 36%. 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 24 switchbacks.

Shoeinhorse Mountain stands 679 ft above the site, 0.6 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Dunsmuir, is 15 mi off.

September normals 49–77°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lone 40 (FR 31N45C1) in CADispersed Camping50.5miMineral Viola Hwy(dr17/Fh170) (FR 31N17) — Almanor in CAForest Road Road51.0miSugar Pine (FR 30N15) in CADispersed Camping51.4miHazen Flat (FR 29N24) in CAForest Road Road51.7miMassacre Flat Primitive Camping Area in CABackcountry Campsite52.4mi
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?