West Prospect Lookout (FR 32N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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West Prospect Lookout (FR 32N12) in CA

Lassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District
5,773 ft
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A 34.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Shasta County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 25.

Lassen National Forest, Hat Creek Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

22 of the 34 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.5 of the 34 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,800 ft over 34 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Huckleberry Mountain stands 1,283 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northwest. The North Battle Creek Reservoir shoreline is 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Shingletown, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Forks of Butte Creek Primitive Camping Area in CACampground48.2miRamsey Bar (FR 24N04) in CAForest Road Road49.2miCougar Paw (FR 23N45) in CADispersed Camping51.9miBucks Lake (FR 24N33) in CAForest Road Road52.1miBucks Penstock (FR 24N34) in CAForest Road Road52.3mi
Fire restrictions

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

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?