Picayune (FR 39N18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Picayune (FR 39N18) in CA
A 36.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 7-day limit in any 365 days.
36.4 of the 36.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (36.6 miles). Climbs 4,000 ft over 36.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 49 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 35.7, 35.7, 35.7 and 35.7 miles in. A gate 36.1 miles in.
Lost Lake lies 0.1 mi off. Scott Mountain stands 1,168 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Weed, is 17 mi off.
September normals 43–73°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Mt. Shasta Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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