Badger MTN (FR 46N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Badger MTN (FR 46N16) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District
4.2 mi from Yreka
Maps 3,616 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Badger Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Badger Mountain stands 1,389 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–66°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.