Lower Walker (FR 46N30Y) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lower Walker (FR 46N30Y) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

27 mi from Yreka

Maps 4,269 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Slinkard Ridge.
  • Estimated climb: 760 ft over 4.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 40%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Lake Mountain stands 2,588 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles south.
  • East Walker Creek runs 1.0 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 34–65°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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