Willow CR (FR 23N04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Willow CR (FR 23N04) in CA
Road corridorMendocino NF, Grindstone Ranger District
21 mi from Covelo
Maps 3,531 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 1 mi · No more than 28 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 22.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sulphur Spring.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 22.3 miles through 22 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 44%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 21 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 4.9: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Kenny Ridge stands 1,253 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southeast.
- Buttermilk Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–68°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.