Packers Creek (fa16) (FR 4N16) — Hayfork in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Packers Creek (fa16) (FR 4N16) — Hayfork in CA
A 5.1-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Trinity County, CA.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 5.1 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 2,400 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 46%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 21 switchbacks.
Farmer Ridge stands 1,789 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southeast. Packers Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 51–83°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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