Prospect Creek (FR 28N26) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Prospect Creek (FR 28N26) in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Spider Mine. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to October 30.
All 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 790 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Red Mountain stands 1,552 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 19 mi off.
September normals 49–81°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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