Manzanita Ridge (FR 33N46) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Big Bar Picnic Area. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 30.

All 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 3,300 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Trinity River runs 0.2 mi off. Hayfork Bally stands 4,919 ft above the site, 5.6 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Junction City, is 7.4 mi off.