Warner Valley South (FR 29N31) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Warner Valley South (FR 29N31) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

7.7 mi from Chester

Maps 5,479 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2–2.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Lassen National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay 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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Warner Valley Rim.
  • Estimated climb: 700 ft over 3.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Harkness stands 2,571 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles north.
  • The Fleischmann Lake shoreline is 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–63°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.