Lower Canyon Ck (FR 44N35) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lower Canyon Ck (FR 44N35) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District

26 mi from Yreka

Maps 2,488 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Klamath National Forest ↗

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 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Kelsey Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 220 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Red Mountain stands 5,796 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles south.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 43–73°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.