Salmon Crawford (FR 39N45) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Salmon Crawford (FR 39N45) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Siskiyou County, CA. The road serves Murphy Rock. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 15.
All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 550 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. 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 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Murphy Rock stands 968 ft above the site, 0.9 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Hoopa, is 30 mi off.
September normals 50–80°F, 0.5″ 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