Mead Valley, CA Parking Rules: Overnight Parking (2026)

Unlike many desert cities, unincorporated Riverside County does not impose a blanket ban on overnight on-street parking. A vehicle may remain legally parked on a county road as long as it is operable, properly registered, and has not been in the same location more than 72 consecutive hours (CVC §22651(k)). After 72 hours, the Sheriff may mark, warn, and ultimately tow the vehicle as abandoned under CVC §22669. Sleeping in a vehicle on county roads is regulated by Ordinance 915 (camping on public property) where signage has been posted; enforcement is complaint-driven and concentrated around trailheads, riverbanks, and event venues. County parks such as Lake Skinner, Lake Cahuilla, and Idyllwild County Park have strict day-use hours and posted overnight rules; camping is permitted only in designated campsites. In WUI fire zones, during Red Flag Warnings and active incidents, the Sheriff and Cal Fire may impose immediate no-parking and no-stopping orders for evacuation access. HOAs and private communities may enforce stricter overnight rules through their CC&Rs.