Crawford Creek (FR 39N23) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Crawford Creek (FR 39N23) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Salmon River Ranger District

30 mi from Hoopa

Maps 4,725 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 10 of this road’s 23.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 10 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Murphy Rock.
  • Estimated climb: 2,900 ft over 23.4 miles through 31 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 56%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 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.
  • Murphy Rock stands 575 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles south.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 39–64°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.