Horse Creek RD (FR 46N50) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Horse Creek RD (FR 46N50) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

24 mi from Ruch

Maps 2,697 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.2–4.6 and 8.3–8.7 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
  • 2.1 of this road’s 11.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 11.8 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 36%.
  • 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 3,478 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles north.
  • Horse Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

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 48–69°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.