Cement Creek West (FR 27N83) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Cement Creek West (FR 27N83) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
3,783 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Lower Deer Creek Falls.

Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Onion Butte stands 2,025 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. Deer Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Forest Ranch, is 20 mi off.

September normals 52–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Frenchy Point Campground in CACampground55.0miBurnt Bridge (FR 18N07) in CADispersed Camping56.9miGround (FR 18N09) in CADispersed Camping56.9miGarden Point Boat-in Campground in CACampground57.1miWreck (FR 18N10) in CADispersed Camping57.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Almanor 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?