Cougar Fire (FR 43N72) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cougar Fire (FR 43N72) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

11 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 4,876 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Known camping along this road at mile 0: .

Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • The Whaleback stands 3,659 ft above the map pin, 4.4 miles southeast.

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 37–62°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.