Dispersed Camping in Tehama County, California
Showing 53 locations in Tehama County.
Alder Springs Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Alder Springs Road within the Mendocino National Forest. The road is unpaved with a native dirt surface, providing quiet campsites nestled among mature trees.
Bear Wallow Springs Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located along a native dirt spur road in the Mendocino National Forest. Ideal for travelers seeking solitude near Bearwallow Spring, this area offers basic roadside pull-offs surrounded by pine forest.
Burma Road Spur B Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor along Burma Road Spur B in the Mendocino National Forest.
Burnt Camp
A quiet wilderness camp point along the trail near Mount Linn, suitable for backpackers searching for remote camping.
Camp Discovery Group Camp
A fully developed, reservation-only group campground situated within the Red Bluff Recreation Area along the scenic Sacramento River. It offers screened sleeping cabins, shaded tent sites, group pavilions, and easy access to paved nature trails.
Commissary Springs-Log Springs Corridor
This forest road corridor winds through the Mendocino National Forest, offering dispersed camping options along the roadside. The road is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, though the surface consists of native dirt material.
Dry Pond Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Dry Pond Road within the Mendocino National Forest. The route offers multiple primitive roadside pull-offs in a wooded mountain environment. Accessible via a native dirt road, the area serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby trailheads. Always practice Leave No Trace principles.
Ehorn Mine Road Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities on native surface roads within the Mendocino National Forest. The route is generally accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, surrounded by a quiet pine forest setting.
Facht Place Campground
A primitive, secluded US Forest Service campground located along Ishi Road in Lassen National Forest.
Fish Creek Spur A Dispersed
Located near the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National Forest, this quiet spur road offers dispersed camping. Two main sites are available with fire rings, located in a wildfire-recovery area with mountain views.
Freshwater Heliport Road Dispersed
Freshwater Heliport is a dirt forest road providing access to dispersed camping within Mendocino National Forest. The native material surface is generally accessible, offering quiet camping near the Thomes Gorge trailhead.
Goat Hill Dispersed Camping
This dirt forest road winds through the Mendocino National Forest, offering rustic dispersed camping opportunities with native dirt surfaces.
Grau Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Grau Road within Mendocino National Forest. The native dirt road is open year-round, offering standard vehicle access to dispersed forest pullouts.
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Hardin Hole Ridge Road Dispersed
This unpaved forest road offers dispersed camping options within the Mendocino National Forest, with access suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Hawk Camp
Hawk Camp is a primitive wilderness hike-in trail camp located in Tehama County, offering remote and isolated backpacking opportunities.
Haypatch Station Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping along a dirt forest road in the Mendocino National Forest. The native material road is generally accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions.
Heifer Ridge Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping is permitted along Heifer Ridge Road within the scenic Mendocino National Forest.
Heifer Ridge Spur A Dispersed
A quiet and secluded National Forest road spur offering dispersed camping options. The area is surrounded by Mendocino pine forest, providing a peaceful wilderness setting.
Henderson Canyon Spur A Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridors located along a native dirt spur road within the Mendocino National Forest.
Ice Springs Spur B
A quiet forest corridor on a native dirt spur inside Mendocino National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping with scenic, wooded surroundings.
J.C. Helmick Rest Area (Southbound)
A well-maintained Caltrans highway rest area along southbound Interstate 5. It features designated parking areas, restrooms, and pet relief spots. Ideal for a quick overnight stop to rest while traveling.
Kopta Canoe Camp
A primitive, riverfront camp located on the Sacramento River within the Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, primarily catering to boat-in canoeists and walk-in campers looking for a secluded experience.
Log Springs Creek North
This peaceful forest corridor provides dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road within Mendocino National Forest. It offers quiet and highly secluded camping spots near Log Spring suitable for self-contained rigs.
Love's Truck Stop
A full-service commercial truck stop offering designated overnight RV parking spaces, dining options, and paid shower facilities. Ideal for a safe overnight transit stop along the highway corridor, though expect typical active truck stop lighting and activity.
Mount Linn Ridge Site
A rugged backpacking campsite along the upper ridges near the peak of Mount Linn, offering sweeping mountain vistas.
Olive Pit Restaurant and Store
A popular specialty shop and deli offering designated overnight parking spaces for self-contained RVs. Support the business with a purchase and obtain permission from the staff before settling in.
Paskenta Work Center Road Dispersed
This remote corridor along Paskenta Work Center Road provides access to the eastern foothills of Mendocino National Forest. Dispersed camping is viable along the unpaved pullouts bordering the forest boundary, offering a quiet and scenic escape.
Paskenta-Eel River Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor along Paskenta-Eel River Road within Mendocino National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping options on improved native dirt surfaces. The route provides access to secluded wilderness areas and is suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Paskenta-Mendocino Pass Dispersed
This dirt corridor winds through the scenic Mendocino National Forest, offering several quiet, dispersed camping pull-offs. The route is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions and sits near Buck and Commissary Springs.
Planet Fitness - Red Bluff
Planet Fitness parking lot located in the commercial plaza off Vista Way. Standard gym parking rules apply, best suited for quick overnight stays for members.
Rattlesnake Ridge Dispersed
This dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping within the Mendocino National Forest near the Rattlesnake Firefighter Memorial. It is suitable for those seeking a rustic, natural environment with easy access to forest activities.
Red Bluff Commercial Center Stealth
An urban commercial plaza area in Red Bluff off Vista Way. Overnight stays are highly restricted, with active private security operating in portions of the shopping center, though some truck parking occurs on the northern edge.
Red Bluff Highway Corridor Parking
A wide dirt and gravel roadside area located on the northern edge of Red Bluff near Interstate 5 and the railroad tracks. This highly exposed lot is commonly used by large rigs and trailers seeking a basic, no-frills overnight pullout with convenient highway access.
Red Bluff KOA Journey
A fully developed, clean KOA campground situated conveniently off Interstate 5 in Red Bluff, providing full hookups and amenities.
Rolling Hills Casino RV Park
This developed RV park features approximately 150 full-hookup sites situated next to a golf course and a clubhouse. It serves as an excellent, fully serviced staging point for all rig types right off Interstate 5.
Rolling Hills Casino/Chevron Free Lot
A large paved lot on the northwest corner of the casino property near the travel center and golf course. Overnight stays are permitted for up to 72 hours, offering cheap fuel, premium showers, and easy highway access.
Sacramento River Bend - Perry Riffle
A developed BLM trailhead and camping area nestled in an oak forest and grassland savannah along the Sacramento River Bend. It features a large gravel turnaround, picnic tables, and a clean pit toilet, serving as an excellent base for hiking and bird watching.
Salt Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor along Salt Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Mendocino National Forest, providing easy access to nearby trails.
South Yolla Bolly Backcountry Site A
An unnamed wilderness clearing suitable for single-tent backpacking setups, located deep in the South Yolla Bolly backcountry.
State Park - Woodson Bridge Campground
Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area offers a paved, shaded campground nestled in an oak forest along the Sacramento River. It features well-spaced sites, easy river access, and a quiet natural setting. Campers can enjoy scenic views and direct access to regional water recreation.
Sugarfoot Campground
Sugarfoot Campground is a remote, small developed campground nestled within the Mendocino National Forest. Accessible via native dirt roads, it offers a quiet forest setting suitable for standard vehicles and small rigs.
Sycamore Grove Campground
Sycamore Grove Campground is a quiet, well-maintained developed Forest Service campground set in a shady riparian woodland along the Sacramento River. Located within the Red Bluff Recreation Area, it features level paved sites, modern restrooms, coin-operated showers, and electric hookups at select sites. Visitors can enjoy paved walking trails, boat ramp access, and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Reservations must be made online, and a daily fee is required.
TA Truckstop
Informal overnight parking area behind the main TA truck stop plaza, offering a basic option for transit travelers looking for a quick rest.
Thomes Gorge Trailhead
A quiet trailhead parking area in the Mendocino National Forest, serving as the gateway to the scenic Thomes Gorge. The site features a gravel parking area suitable for standard vehicles and small to medium-sized rigs looking for a wilderness-adjacent staging area.
Thunder Camp
This primitive hike-in backcountry campsite is located in a secluded wilderness setting near Prine Cabin Spring.
Tomhead Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the rugged dirt road leading toward Tomhead Mountain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The route offers peaceful, secluded spots best suited for self-contained high-clearance rigs.
Trough Ridge Spur A Dispersed
A quiet and remote dirt spur in the Mendocino National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities off the beaten path. This native material road winds through wooded mountain terrain, providing excellent seclusion.
Trough Ridge-Forks Ridge Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options along Trough Ridge-Forks Ridge Road within the Mendocino National Forest. This dirt route offers native surface pullouts with forested views, ideal for those seeking solitude.
Valentine Ridge-Cold Springs Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along the Valentine Ridge-Cold Springs road within Mendocino National Forest. The native-surface dirt road offers access for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles.
Valley View Picnic Area
Valley View Picnic Area is situated along a native-material dirt road within the Mendocino National Forest. It provides scenic vistas near Valley View Mountain and serves as a quiet staging point or roadside pull-off.
Whitlock Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located in Mendocino National Forest offering access to dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. The road is open year-round to all vehicle types, though conditions can become challenging in wet weather.
Willow Creek Spur B Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along a native dirt spur road in the Mendocino National Forest.