West Bailey CR (FR 31N12) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Bailey CR (FR 31N12) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District

13 mi from Shingletown

Maps 5,494 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Lassen National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · 30 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · the 14-day per-location limit is counted per calendar year
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Onion Springs.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Red Rock Mountain stands 2,063 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southeast.
  • North Fork Bailey Creek runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–64°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.