Old Highway (FR 44N25) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Highway (FR 44N25) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

13 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 5,718 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
  • 13.8 of this road’s 18.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Whaleback stands 2,817 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles south.

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 37–61°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.