Manzanita Chutes (FR 32N17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Manzanita Chutes (FR 32N17) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District

13 mi from Shingletown

Maps 5,472 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
  • 7.2 of this road’s 12.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 7.2 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Interagency Fire and Visitor Center.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 6.7 and mile 8.3: reported by travellers.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Red Lake Mountain stands 1,209 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 43–74°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.