Cold Fork (FR 27N13) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cold Fork (FR 27N13) in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA.
2.3 of the 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.1 of the 10.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. 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 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Rat Trap Ridge stands 1,175 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 26 mi off.
September normals 52–76°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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