Bear Valley (FR 15N39) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Valley (FR 15N39) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
33 mi from Bertsch-Oceanview
Maps 3,310 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay 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 8.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 2.5 miles of dirt.
- Near Elbow Springs.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 8.2 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 54%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Bear Peak stands 2,395 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 34–66°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.