Grapevine Creek (FR 4N20) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Grapevine Creek (FR 4N20) in CA
A 6.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Bennett Peak.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bennett Peak stands 1,199 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Lake Mountain lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Willow Creek, is 19 mi off.
September normals 52–85°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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