Jacks Backbone (dr 16) (FR 33N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Jacks Backbone (dr 16) (FR 33N16) in CA
Road corridorLassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District
14 mi from Burney
Maps 5,510 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 · 30 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · the 14-day per-location limit is counted per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- 24.5 of this road’s 37.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 22 miles of it dirt.
- Near Magee Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 5,300 ft over 37.9 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 36.2 and mile 36.8: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Jacks Backbone stands 1,170 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.
- Backbone Lake lies 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 46–75°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.