Limekiln (FR 40N20) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Limekiln (FR 40N20) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
22 mi from Weed
Maps 4,999 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–8.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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
- All 8.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Schneider Hill.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 8.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Craggy Peak stands 3,074 ft above the map pin, 5.4 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 37–63°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.