Fern Flat (FR 11N09) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Fern Flat (FR 11N09) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Ukonom Ranger District
24 mi from Hoopa
Maps 2,344 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 6.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Grant Bluffs.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 6.4 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 43%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 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 0.7 miles off.
- Somes Mountain stands 2,956 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles southwest.
- Salmon River runs 0.8 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–69°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.