Middle Fork (FR 28N15) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Middle Fork (FR 28N15) in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 4.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Brushy Mountain.
All 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.9 of the 4.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 600 ft over 4.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. Brushy Mountain stands 556 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 18 mi off.
September normals 48–76°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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