Fish Cove (FR 47N39) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fish Cove (FR 47N39) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

15 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,221 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.1–0.5 and 5.5–7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Round Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 7.7 miles through 22 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Round Mountain stands 1,520 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.

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 35–67°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.