Cougar (FR 42N18) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cougar (FR 42N18) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District

9.1 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 5,413 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
  • Mount Shasta stands 8,745 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles south.

Rules

  • Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–60°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.