West Branch Dispersed (FR 25N27) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Branch Dispersed (FR 25N27) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

14 mi from Forest Ranch

Maps 5,107 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Lassen National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · then move 1 mi · the 14 days are counted per calendar year; also 14 days · 30 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bottle Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 40 ft over 0.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • West Branch Feather River runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Snow Mountain stands 1,899 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–65°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.