Last Chance (FR 29N36Y) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Last Chance (FR 29N36Y) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

5.9 mi from Chester

Maps 5,500 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 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mud Creek Butte.
  • Estimated climb: 840 ft over 3.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Mount Harkness stands 2,550 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–63°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.