Old Humbug (FR 27N37) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Old Humbug (FR 27N37) in CA
Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
12 mi from Chester
Maps 5,474 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.9–3.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.3 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 620 ft over 6.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Rock Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
- Butt Mountain stands 2,383 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 40–63°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.