Barkhouse Saddle (FR 45N40) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Barkhouse Saddle (FR 45N40) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

13 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,423 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1–9.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bearcat Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 4,000 ft over 11.4 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 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 1.1 miles off.
  • Scott Bar Mountains stands 2,572 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles south.

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 47–68°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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