Willow CR (FR 23N04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Willow CR (FR 23N04) in CA
A 22.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tehama County, CA. The road serves Sulphur Spring.
Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 22.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.3 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 22.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 21 miles in.
Kenny Ridge stands 1,253 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Buttermilk Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Covelo, is 21 mi off.
September normals 49–80°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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