Cedar Gulch (FR 40N04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cedar Gulch (FR 40N04) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District

24 mi from Weed

Maps 3,015 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay 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 1.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Smith Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 470 ft over 1.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Hayden Ridge stands 2,498 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northeast.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 38–68°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.