Little Rattlesnake MTN (FR 16N23) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Little Rattlesnake MTN (FR 16N23) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
9.1 mi from Bertsch-Oceanview
Maps 408 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 8.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,800 ft over 8.2 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.9: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Rock Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Boulder Ridge stands 2,331 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 54–71°F, 6.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.