East Fork Elk (FR 45N19) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
East Fork Elk (FR 45N19) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
32 mi from Cave Junction
Maps 1,301 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay 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
- 3.9 of this road’s 14.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 3.9 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 4,000 ft over 14.1 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Elk Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Huckleberry Mountain stands 4,993 ft above the map pin, 6.4 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 43–75°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.