Limestone Ridge (FR 33N57) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Limestone Ridge (FR 33N57) in CA
A 6.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Hayfork Spring. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to September 15.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Limestone Ridge stands 611 ft above the site, 0.9 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Limestone Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Junction City, is 6.3 mi off.
September normals 46–78°F, 0.5″ 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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