I eventually found a motel 6 (or 8) in town. Parked around the back and was able to normalize my nerves. It is beautiful up there. 

But they don't have regular cops and I like regular cops. 

 I think Mt. Shasta cops pull you over for buying kale that's not organic, or using the wrong banishing ritual for Beltane. Now I'm wondering if I've ever encountered a "regular cop". 

 it wasn't a regular cop. I know their training. But it was beautiful. So I will experience it.