Tombstone (FR 27N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Tombstone (FR 27N23) in CA
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Yolla Bolla Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 16.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Trinity County, CA. The road serves Blue Slide.
All 16.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.9 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 16.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 45%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Big Hunter stands 509 ft above the site, 0.6 miles north. The nearest town, Covelo, is 26 mi off.
September normals 46–77°F, 0.8″ 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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