Potato Creek (FR 31N04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Potato Creek (FR 31N04) in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District
2,887 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Hayfork Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Chanchelulla Peak stands 3,504 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southeast. Potato Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 6.2 mi off.

September normals 43–83°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

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