Canyon CR (FR 44N45) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Canyon CR (FR 44N45) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District

29 mi from Yreka

Maps 5,134 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

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
  • 21.1 of this road’s 39.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 25.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 11,700 ft over 39.9 miles through 60 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 54%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A locked gate 38.1 miles along the road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Box Camp Mountain stands 2,153 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles south.

Rules

  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–62°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.