Burma Road (FR 25N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Burma Road (FR 25N08) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
5,991 ft
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A 9.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Ball Rock.

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

All 9.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.4 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 9.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. 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 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Ball Rock stands 668 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 29 mi off.

September normals 4972°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?