Red MTN Motorway (FR 29N73) — Hayfork in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Red MTN Motorway (FR 29N73) — Hayfork in CA

Shasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District
4,976 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Red Mountain.

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

All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Pine Root Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Red Mountain stands 630 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. The nearest town, Hayfork, is 17 mi off.

September normals 47–76°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Barnes Ranch (FR 22N49) in CAForest Road Road39.8miAtchison Campground in CACampground39.9miSilva (FR 22N44) in CAForest Road Road40.8miDoan Ridge (FR 22N29) in CAForest Road Road41.2miBoundary Road (FR 22N26) in CADispersed Camping41.2mi
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?