Dead Mule (FR 10N14) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dead Mule (FR 10N14) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Salmon River Ranger District

23 mi from Hoopa

Maps 1,294 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay 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
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bloomer Mine.
  • Estimated climb: 570 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 33%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 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.
  • Hog Range stands 2,970 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northeast.
  • Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 50–77°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.