Tamarack Creek (FR 38N17) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Tamarack Creek (FR 38N17) in CA
An 11.4-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.
All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Climbs 2,400 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 1.8 miles in.
Ramshorn Summit stands 1,367 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. East Fork Trinity River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Dunsmuir, is 17 mi off.
September normals 48–83°F, 0.4″ 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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