Knowtelling (FR 10N16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Knowtelling (FR 10N16) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 8.9-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Siskiyou County, CA. The road serves Tryer Mine. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 15.
All 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (8.9 miles). Climbs 3,100 ft over 8.9 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 64%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Youngs Peak stands 3,213 ft above the site, 4.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. East Fork Knownothing Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Hoopa, is 23 mi off.
September normals 52–83°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov