Lower Clear CR (FR 46N18) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lower Clear CR (FR 46N18) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

7.6 mi from Yreka

Maps 1,960 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.6–1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near China Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 620 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Little Cottonwood Peak stands 3,243 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northeast.
  • Klamath River runs 0.1 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 45–72°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.