Buckhorn Bally (FR 47N32) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Buckhorn Bally (FR 47N32) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

16 mi from Yreka

Maps 4,558 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.1 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 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 590 ft over 1.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Buckhorn Bally stands 583 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southwest.
  • Buckhorn Spring lies 0.7 mi off.

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 35–63°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.