Mitchell Cyn-Long Valley (FR 31010) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Mitchell Cyn-Long Valley (FR 31010) in CA

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
6,354 ft
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A 21.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 14.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

20.4 of the 21.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.3 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 21.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Water crossings 14.7 and 15.4 miles in.

Babbitt Peak stands 2,398 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Verdi, is 6.4 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
High Meadows Road (FR 12N21) in CADispersed Camping47.8miBackcountry Campsite in CABackcountry Campsite48.0miHope Valley in CACampground48.0miTwin Peaks Road (FR 12N30) in CAForest Road Road48.3miGlen Alpine Trailhead (FR 1216) in CADispersed Camping48.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson 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?