Summit Lake (St Dr 37) (FR 37N02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Summit Lake (St Dr 37) (FR 37N02) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF

11 mi from Burney

Maps 3,976 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 8.6–11.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
  • 4.7 of this road’s 11.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Rock Creek Falls.
  • Estimated climb: 740 ft over 11.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Chalk Mountain stands 1,888 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles southwest.
  • Screwdriver Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–67°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.