Oak Flat (FR 16N10) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Oak Flat (FR 16N10) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District

29 mi from Cave Junction

Maps 2,238 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Klamath National Forest ↗

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 15.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 2 miles of dirt.
  • Near The People's Center.
  • Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 15.5 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 52%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 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 0.7 miles off.
  • Baldy Mountain stands 3,489 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles west.

Rules

  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–71°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.