East Indian Ridge (FR 18N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
East Indian Ridge (FR 18N16) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
17 mi from Cave Junction
Maps 4,900 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
- All 12.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 12 miles of it dirt.
- Near Bare Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 12.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 43%.
- 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.
- A water crossing 1.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Bare Mountain stands 1,073 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northwest.
- Cedar Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 40–58°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.