Lick Creek (FR 15N08) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lick Creek (FR 15N08) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District

37 mi from Yreka

Maps 2,163 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay 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
  • 3.5 of this road’s 4.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.5 miles of it graded dirt.
  • Near Sulphur Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 4.7 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 38%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 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.
  • Buckhorn Mountain stands 4,722 ft above the map pin, 5.2 miles east.

Rules

  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–72°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.