Merrill Mountain (FR 12N09) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Merrill Mountain (FR 12N09) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Ukonom Ranger District
28 mi from Hoopa
Maps 4,024 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay 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 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 4.5 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Medicine Mountain stands 2,811 ft above the map pin, 7.6 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 46–67°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.