French Gulch (FR 17N40) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
French Gulch (FR 17N40) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
10 mi from Fort Dick
Maps 2,066 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.5 miles of graded dirt.
- Near French Hill.
- Estimated climb: 210 ft over 2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Gordon Mountain stands 2,111 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 45–67°F, 6.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.