Big French Creek (FR 5N13) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Big French Creek (FR 5N13) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 19.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 30.
6.1 of the 19.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.8 of the 19.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 19.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Smitty Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Brushy Mountain stands 2,475 ft above the site, 5.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Willow Creek, is 15 mi off.
September normals 53–81°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov