Doll Ridge (FR 23N71) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Doll Ridge (FR 23N71) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
6,176 ft
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An 8.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Buck Rock.

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

All 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.7 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Cherry Lake lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 17 mi off.

September normals 49–74°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little York (FR 17N44) in CADispersed Camping36.9miRound Salvage Sw (FR 17N45) in CADispersed Camping37.1miBucknell Creek (FR 18N29) in CAForest Road Road37.3miSouth York (FR 17N74) in CADispersed Camping37.3miBee Sting (FR 17N36) in CADispersed Camping37.8mi
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?