Harris Creek (FR 46N05) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Harris Creek (FR 46N05) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

20 mi from Montague

Maps 6,094 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.9–9.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.7 of this road’s 12.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.7 miles of dirt.
  • Near Butte Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 12.5 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Butte Mountain stands 834 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles south.

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 38–58°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.