Cottonwood Ditch (FR 48N04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cottonwood Ditch (FR 48N04) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

16 mi from Ashland

Maps 2,960 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–4.3, 4.7–5.4, 5.7–6.7 and 7–9.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.5 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 9.6 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 42%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~220 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 0.9 miles off.
  • Shaft Rock stands 2,746 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles southwest.

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 40–68°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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