Deadwood (FR 45N49) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Deadwood (FR 45N49) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
8.9 mi from Yreka
Maps 3,316 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 4.6 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.4: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Indian Creek Baldy stands 2,938 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles northwest.
- Deadwood Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 48–68°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.