Fish Gulch (FR 47N77) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fish Gulch (FR 47N77) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

24 mi from Ruch

Maps 2,893 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 11.2–13.5 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 14.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 14.3 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 33%.
  • 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.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Copper Butte stands 3,282 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles north.

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 45–69°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.