Pismire Ridge (FR 35N36) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pismire Ridge (FR 35N36) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District

18 mi from Shasta Lake

Maps 3,745 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.1–3.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–10/31Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Dog Creek Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 550 ft over 6.2 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Grouse Spring lies 1.0 mi off.
  • Dog Creek Mountain stands 757 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles south.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–71°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.