Badger MTN (FR 46N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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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.

Klamath National Forest ↗

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.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

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

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for a limited period of time, usually 14 days, but this can be further limited in some National Forest areas.
  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–66°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.