China Gulch (FR 31N69) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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China Gulch (FR 31N69) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District
2,623 ft
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A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 31.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 2,400 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 51%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Chanchelulla Peak stands 3,768 ft above the site, 6.1 miles southeast. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 3.4 mi off.

September normals 54–85°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork 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?