S Damnation (FR 36N58) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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S Damnation (FR 36N58) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District

19 mi from Shasta Lake

Maps 4,313 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 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Damnation Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 260 ft over 1.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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.
  • Grouse Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Damnation Peak stands 944 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping … Outside of a Developed Recreation Site within the following timeframes: … Longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in all other locations … Longer than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–69°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.