Dogget Middle RD (FR 12) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dogget Middle RD (FR 12) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

23 mi from Ruch

Maps 3,494 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.6–1.2, 2.2–6.9, 7.2–8.4, 11.5–12, 13–15.4, 16.4–21.3, 22.7–48.1 and 49.6–50.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 21.3 of this road’s 51.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 27.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 8,200 ft over 51.2 miles through 38 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 62%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 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.
  • White Mountain stands 2,970 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles north.
  • Horse Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for a limited period of time, usually 14 days, but this can be further limited in some National Forest areas.
  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–66°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.