Collins CR (FR 46N53) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Collins CR (FR 46N53) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

17 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,960 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.9–4.2, 5.7–9.9, 12.2–13.3, 15.2–15.6, 18.4–18.8 and 20.2–20.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days
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StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 20.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 19.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Little Baldy.
  • Estimated climb: 4,300 ft over 20.6 miles through 29 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 42%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
  • Bald Mountain stands 1,513 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles south.

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 43–65°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.