Buckhorn Ridge (FR 47N59) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Buckhorn Ridge (FR 47N59) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

20 mi from Yreka

Maps 4,344 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–8.9 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 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Dry Lake Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 8.9 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • 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

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Buckhorn Ridge stands 2,038 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles northeast.

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 45–62°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.