China Ridge (FR 16N01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
China Ridge (FR 16N01) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
30 mi from Williams
Maps 1,397 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
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
- All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 370 ft over 2.2 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Klamath River runs 0.2 mi off.
- Fryingpan Ridge stands 3,377 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 42–73°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.