Stuart Gap (fa41) (FR 28N10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Stuart Gap (fa41) (FR 28N10) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District
4,226 ft
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Restrictions apply

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.

A 69.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Pony Buck Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to November 15.

49.4 of the 69.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 42.3 of the 69.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 10,200 ft over 69.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 59%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 81 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Brushy Mountain stands 1,193 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 20 mi off.

September normals 4880°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?