Penitentiary Flat (FR 33N38) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Penitentiary Flat (FR 33N38) in CA

Lassen NF, Eagle Lake Ranger District
5,640 ft21 mi from Susanville
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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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 3 miles of it dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.7 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.

Whaleback Mountain stands 1,295 ft above the site, 1.8 miles south. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.

Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District: For more than 14 days per calendar year within a one-mile radius of any one undeveloped campsite. For more than 30 days per calendar year aggregate total outside of the developed campgrounds within the Lassen National Forest.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 38–75°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?