Blue Jay Creek (FR 40N21Y) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Blue Jay Creek (FR 40N21Y) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
27 mi from Weed
Maps 3,760 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sugar Hill.
- Estimated climb: 810 ft over 1.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sugar Hill stands 1,778 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles east.
- South Fork Scott River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 46–68°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.