Cow CR (FR 41N22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

Cow CR (FR 41N22) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Salmon River Ranger District

33 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,316 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year · order effective August 20, 2026 through August 20, 2028; also 14 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mule Bridge Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 330 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Snoozer Ridge stands 3,671 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles north.
  • Cow Creek runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 43–68°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.