Ash Flat (FR 41N18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Ash Flat (FR 41N18) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District
4,379 ft
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A 23.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Siskiyou County, CA.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 7-day limit in any 365 days.

All 23.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20 of the 23.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,500 ft over 23.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 8.6 and 9.2 miles in.

Mount Shasta stands 9,779 ft above the site, 7.2 miles northeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mount Shasta, is 3.0 mi off.

September normals 44–77°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jones Valley (FR 33N86) in CADispersed Camping44.0miJones Valley Inlet Dispersed Area in CACampground44.1miJones Valley Inlet West Dispersed Area in CACampground44.1miLower Jones Valley in CACampground44.2miKnobcone Point (FR 33N12) in CADispersed Camping44.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?