Patterson Canyon Road (FR 32171) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Patterson Canyon Road (FR 32171) in CA

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District

32 mi from Topaz Ranch Estates

Maps 6,768 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Jackson stands 2,607 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles northeast.
  • Long Valley Creek runs 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Stage 1 fire restrictions. (Bridgeport Ranger District (outside developed recreation sites))
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–65°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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