Bare Mountain (FR 18N15) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bare Mountain (FR 18N15) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
18 mi from Cave Junction
Maps 3,001 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year · order effective August 20, 2026 through August 20, 2028; also 14 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 4.7 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~230 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 1.5 miles off.
- East Fork Ridge stands 2,975 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 49–67°F, 5.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.