Panther Gulch (FR 30N41) — Hayfork in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Panther Gulch (FR 30N41) — Hayfork in CA
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Gemmil Gulch Picnic Area.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 310 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Dubakella Mountain stands 1,955 ft above the site, 3.7 miles southwest. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 11 mi off.
September normals 43–81°F, 0.3″ 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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