Gronchi (FR 38N23) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Gronchi (FR 38N23) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Salmon River Ranger District
24 mi from Hoopa
Maps 2,659 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
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 11 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.1 miles of it dirt.
- Near Gunbarrel Mine.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 11 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% 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.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Horse Mountain stands 3,033 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles south.
- Sign Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 46–71°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.