Cooper Mdw (FR 40N76) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cooper Mdw (FR 40N76) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District

16 mi from Weed

Maps 5,068 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.7–2.5 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 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Grouse Creek Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • 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.
  • Cory Peak stands 2,645 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles east.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 37–62°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.