West Cold Spring (FR 26N83) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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West Cold Spring (FR 26N83) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
6,322 ft16 mi from Chester
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Cold Springs lies 0.3 mi off.

Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District: For more than 14 days per calendar year within a one-mile radius of any one undeveloped campsite.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 44–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?