Fawn Ridge (FR 7N15) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fawn Ridge (FR 7N15) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 11.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Mills Hill.
5.9 of the 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.6 miles). Climbs 3,200 ft over 11.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Fawn Ridge stands 2,999 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northwest. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Willow Creek, is 15 mi off.
September normals 53–85°F, 0.6″ 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