White Ridge (FR 40N33) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
White Ridge (FR 40N33) in CA
An 8.6-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.
All 8.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.6 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 8.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1 and 7.4 miles in.
Trinity Mountains stands 3,456 ft above the site, 3.3 miles north. Middle Fork Sacramento River runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mount Shasta, is 8.7 mi off.
September normals 46–71°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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