Hwy 20 between Fort Bragg, CA and Willits, CA

Jay Pat wrote:
Thanks, everyone for the help!!
Hwy 20, here we come! Well, sometime in July.
Pat

Hwy. 20 out of Williams is the best road to get over to 101 when you are towing/driving an RV. Hwy. 20 goes through a few little towns so just sit back and relax and don't expect to be driving 55 to 60 MPH over to 101. There is an Indian Casino on the tight hand side about 1/2 between 1-5 and 101 which you can boondocks overnight, eat a meal and play the slots. Some folks take Hwy 44 over to the coast from Redding but it is not my choice but not as RV friendly as Hwy. 20, some narrow 2 lane sections, few small hills and you have to watch for logging trucks. You have to watch the road and traffic all the way to the coast, not a road to sight see:).
Hwy 128 would not be my 1st choice for towing my 34' 5th wheel. Great road in a car or motorcycle with plenty of sights to see.

Thanks, everyone for the help!!
Hwy 20, here we come! Well, sometime in July.
Pat

No problem and here are directions if you are coming from the Sacramento valley.

This question comes up frequently so I saved this. Just reverse the route when going West to east.


Take Highway 20 West out of Williams. 37.1 miles. Williams is at I5 and Highway 20.

Watch for Highway 53 as you drop down a hill after a fairly long climb. Easy climb and multiple lanes.
Turn what would be South onto 53. You will go about 8 miles. Look for the sign to Highway 29 which leads to Kelseyville. This is a nice road and will become freeway in a few miles. Eventually you are back to two lane for a short distance and will come to a stop sign. You are back to Highway 20 again. This leg is about 30 miles. Turn left and enjoy the beautiful drive right to 101

This route will bypass the two lane twisting and winding on the North side of Clear lake. If you want a good view of the lake go ahead and stay on 20 all the way to 101.

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Your only other viable option is Hwy 128. It's really a toss-up as to which route is better. If you use 128 you'll come in several miles south of Fort Bragg. We travel hwy 20 2 to 3 times a year to Fort Bragg in a 40' DP towing a Ford Edge with no problems. Many others travel this route every year in rigs your size. Just take your time and use the many turnouts to allow others to pass and you'll be fine. Make sure you eat at the Laurel Deli next door to the train station.