Forks Ridge South (FR 24N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Forks Ridge South (FR 24N23) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
4,992 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Sulphur Spring.

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

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Buck Rock stands 1,693 ft above the site, 4.4 miles west. The nearest town, Covelo, is 21 mi off.

September normals 44–75°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Little York (FR 17N44) in CADispersed Camping37.5miRound Salvage Sw (FR 17N45) in CADispersed Camping37.6miSouth York (FR 17N74) in CADispersed Camping37.8miBucknell Creek (FR 18N29) in CAForest Road Road38.2miBee Sting (FR 17N36) in CADispersed Camping38.2mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?