Barrel Gulch (FR 35N57) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Barrel Gulch (FR 35N57) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District
19 mi from Shasta Lake
Maps 3,370 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Damnation Peak.
- Estimated climb: 600 ft over 2.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 50%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Damnation Peak stands 1,887 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles north.
- Grouse Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 43–72°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.