South Dead Horse (FR 27N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
South Dead Horse (FR 27N08) in CA
A 22.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Cedar Spring.
Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
2.3 of the 22.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 39 switchbacks.
Cedar Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Turner Mountain stands 3,016 ft above the site, 8.5 miles north. The nearest town, Forest Ranch, is 20 mi off.
September normals 51–83°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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