Lyons Peak (FR 43N99) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Lyons Peak (FR 43N99) in CA
Road corridorModoc NF
40 mi from Keno
Maps 6,853 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- 12.4 of this road’s 20.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 6 miles of dirt.
- Near Arnica Sink 1 Mile.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 20.8 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 44%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Hoffman stands 1,044 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 32–57°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.