Burma Road (FR 25N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Burma Road (FR 25N08) in CA
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 49–72°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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