Toad Lake (FR 40N64) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Toad Lake (FR 40N64) in CA
A 15.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Siskiyou County, CA. The road serves Shasta View Spring.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 7-day limit in any 365 days.
5.3 of the 15.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.5 of the 15.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,700 ft over 15.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3 miles in.
Trinity Mountains stands 2,313 ft above the site, 2.5 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Toad Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Mount Shasta, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 45–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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