East Tompkins (FR 45N65) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
East Tompkins (FR 45N65) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
25 mi from Yreka
Maps 2,876 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay 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 14.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Browns Knob.
- Estimated climb: 4,400 ft over 14.9 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 36%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Tom Martin Peak stands 4,140 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 51–70°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.