Chance Road (FR 30N38) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Chance Road (FR 30N38) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

7.6 mi from Chester

Maps 6,107 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Lassen National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 14 days · then move 1 mi · the 14 days are counted per calendar year; also 14 days · 30 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bonte Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 480 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Bonte Peak stands 1,656 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–61°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.