Dowling Gulch (FR 46N22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dowling Gulch (FR 46N22) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

7.7 mi from Yreka

Maps 4,281 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 7.4–9.8 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
  • All 12.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Vesa Bluffs.
  • Estimated climb: 3,200 ft over 12.2 miles through 40 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 41%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Craggy Mountain stands 1,253 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southwest.

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 39–63°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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