Mcgavin Peak (FR 47N18) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mcgavin Peak (FR 47N18) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

18 mi from Keno

Maps 4,615 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.8–7.1 and 7.9–8.4 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
  • 6.9 of this road’s 9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.5 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • McGavin Peak stands 883 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northeast.

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 38–63°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.