Lower Spread Creek Spur C & D

FS 30290C and 30290D are short, dead-end two-tracks that branch off Lower Spread Creek Road. Each leads to a designated campsite: Site 14 and Site 15.

Campsite 14 is the closer of the two, sitting above Lower Spread Creek with excellent northern views of the surrounding mountain terrain. It’s a spacious, level site with a partially grassy surface. Campsite 15 lies farther back in the pine forest, offering more solitude. While it lacks sweeping views, it's surrounded by wildflowers and has thicker ground cover, likely due to less vehicle traffic.

The trail surface to these sites is steep and composed of bentonite clay, which turns slick and unstable when wet. Deep ruts and erosion pockets scar the trail, making it clear this trail doesn’t handle moisture well. A high-clearance 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended, and if rain is expected, rugged offroad tires are advised.

Important Camping Notes:

• Camping in this area is restricted to designated sites only.
• A 5-day maximum stay limit is in effect from May 1st through Labor Day, and a 14-day limit the rest of the year.
• Bears are common in the area; thus, all food and attractants must be stored in bear-resistant containers or hard-sided vehicles.
• Some campsites offer on-site bear boxes, but not all campsites do.