Free dispersed camping along FS Rd 42n19 puts campers roughly a quarter to half mile from the highway, with road noise dropping off quickly once you're in. Sites run across open ground or beneath trees, and the terrain stays mostly level. Cattle share the area. Cell service is available, no reservation needed, and big rigs can manage the access. Campers exploring campgrounds near Alturas will find Howards Gulch Campground just over a mile southeast as a nearby alternative with developed facilities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFS Rd 42n19 is located in California near Alturas
Coordinates
41.49906387894211 N
120.97996376787441 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


