French Canal (FR 17N13) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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French Canal (FR 17N13) in CA

Road corridorSix Rivers NF

11 mi from Fort Dick

Maps 2,139 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Six Rivers National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near French Hill Trail (2E25).
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.7 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 21%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lower Coon Mountain stands 1,159 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–67°F, 6.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.