Thomas Gorge Trailhead (FR 23N64) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Thomas Gorge Trailhead (FR 23N64) in CA

Mendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
2,036 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel 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 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Daves Ridge stands 3,267 ft above the site, 3.6 miles west. The nearest town, Orland, is 25 mi off.

September normals 65–86°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Salt Creek (FR 17N19) in CADispersed Camping32.8miBad Lands in CACampground33.5miDixie Glade Campground in CACampground33.5miDiversion Flat in CACampground33.6miLetts Valley (FR 17N02) in CAForest Road Road34.5mi
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?