Stover Springs (FR 28N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Stover Springs (FR 28N16) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

5.6 mi from Chester

Maps 5,797 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 13.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Stover Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Stover Spring lies 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–62°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.