West Bunch Mdw (FR 32N96) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Bunch Mdw (FR 32N96) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Hat Creek Ranger District

21 mi from Burney

Maps 4,794 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Panoramic Point, Lassen National Forest.
  • Estimated climb: 540 ft over 3.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Lost Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • West Prospect Peak stands 3,381 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–66°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.