Salt Creek (FR 23N91) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Salt Creek (FR 23N91) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
1,453 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 0.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Thomes Gorge Trailhead.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles).

Digger Ridge stands 3,169 ft above the site, 3.4 miles southwest. Freshwater Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Orland, is 24 mi off.

September normals 59–88°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?