Lily Ridge (FR 40N71) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Lily Ridge (FR 40N71) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
15 mi from Weed
Maps 4,831 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–4.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Kangaroo Lake Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South China Mountain stands 3,370 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 38–63°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.