Old Mears (FR 37N74) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District

12 mi from Dunsmuir

Maps 1,673 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months

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Difficult

All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Estimated climb: 120 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Sacramento River runs 0.1 mi off.
Mears Ridge stands 5,447 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles northwest.

Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C.
Camping rules

October normals 46–77°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Old Mears (FR 37N74) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access