Smith Springs (FR 70) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Smith Springs (FR 70) in CA

Klamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District
6,141 ft
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A 32.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Siskiyou County, CA.

Klamath National Forest, Goosenest Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

12.5 of the 32.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.5 miles of dirt. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 12.7 miles in.

Willow Creek Mountain stands 1,677 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Montague, is 18 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
South Soda CR (FR 38N22) in CAForest Road Road46.5miUpper Loop in CACampground47.2miFall Creek (FR 38N23) in CAForest Road Road47.3miLittle Loop / PCT Camp in CACampground47.3miLippencott River E-Camp in CACampground47.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Klamath National Forest, Goosenest 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?