Kirkham Ravine (FR 26N18Y) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Kirkham Ravine (FR 26N18Y) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
14 mi from Westwood
Maps 3,896 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rattlesnake Hill.
- Estimated climb: 500 ft over 1.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Rattlesnake Hill stands 2,298 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northeast.
- Davis Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.