Board Ridge (FR 23N02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Board Ridge (FR 23N02) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
4,828 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA.

Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 10.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.8 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 10.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Anthony Peak stands 2,125 ft above the site, 3.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Covelo, is 17 mi off.

September normals 54–76°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little Round (FR 17N37) in CADispersed Camping33.3miWillow Rock (FR 17N39) in CADispersed Camping33.5miBevans Salvage (FR 17N32) in CAForest Road Road33.6miLoop (FR 17N88) in CADispersed Camping33.7miBear Ckeek Equestrian Campground in CACampground33.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?