Potato Creek (FR 30N04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Potato Creek (FR 30N04) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District
3,330 ft
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Restrictions apply

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.

A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Gemmil Gulch Picnic Area.

All 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.5 of the 10 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hall City Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Dubakella Mountain stands 2,528 ft above the site, 4.9 miles west. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 12 mi off.

September normals 45–83°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Board Ridge (FR 23N02) in CAForest Road Road41.5miTwin Rocks Ridge (FR 22N02) in CAForest Road Road41.6miCovelo Adm. Site (FR 23N20) in CADispersed Camping41.6miRecer Ridge (FR 22N21) in CAForest Road Road42.4miCommissary Springs-Log Springs (FR M9) in CAForest Road Road42.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?