Collins Butt Creek (FR 27N94) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Collins Butt Creek (FR 27N94) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

7.6 mi from Chester

Maps 4,527 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Lassen National Forest ↗

Stay 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 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Vernal Pools.
  • Estimated climb: 180 ft over 0.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Butt Mountain rises 9.9 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–66°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.