Lake Mountain (FR 4N14) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Lake Mountain (FR 4N14) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District
1,541 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt 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 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 890 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Bennett Peak stands 2,635 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. South Fork Trinity River runs 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Willow Creek, is 19 mi off.

September normals 56–90°F, 0.6″ 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?