Chinquapin Butte (FR 28N56) — Mad River in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Chinquapin Butte (FR 28N56) — Mad River in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA.
All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Happy Camp Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 22 mi off.
September normals 48–74°F, 0.8″ 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