Lacks Creek Road in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lacks Creek Road in CA

Road corridorBLM, Arcata

8.3 mi from Hoopa

Maps 3,142 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Arcata Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 25 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Pine Ridge Summit.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft over 1.4 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Known camping along this road at mile 1.4: 1 mapped spot.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Pickle Spring lies 1.2 mi off.
  • Indian Field Ridge stands 956 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–66°F, 7.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.