Deep Crater (FR 42N48) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, McCloud Ranger District

39 mi from Dunsmuir

Maps 4,916 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months

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Difficult

All 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.7 miles of dirt.
Near Stud Hill.
Estimated climb: 950 ft over 6.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Secluded

Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A…Longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in all other locations…Longer than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
Camping rules

October normals 40–63°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Deep Crater (FR 42N48) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access