Bishop (FR 15N13) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bishop (FR 15N13) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
37 mi from Cave Junction
Maps 2,597 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
- 4.7 of this road’s 10.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.3 miles of graded dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,500 ft over 10.7 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 39%.
- 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.
- Buckhorn Mountain stands 4,288 ft above the map pin, 5.6 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 43–71°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.