Sawmill Tom Creek (FR 26N30) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sawmill Tom Creek (FR 26N30) in CA
Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
14 mi from Chester
Maps 6,139 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/25Stay 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 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Humbug Summit.
- Estimated climb: 300 ft over 3.1 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Slate Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 37–60°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.