Bolam (FR 43N21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Bolam (FR 43N21) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District

6.6 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 3,993 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hot LZ Memorial Wall.
  • Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0 and mile 1.1: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Mount Shasta stands 10,165 ft above the map pin, 9.0 miles south.

Rules

  • Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4479°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.