Clear Gulch (FR 33N66) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Clear Gulch (FR 33N66) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Apples Overlook Vista Point. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 31.
All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. Weaver Bally stands 3,760 ft above the site, 4.7 miles north. The nearest town, Weaverville, is 3.0 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