Rancheria (FR 45N38) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rancheria (FR 45N38) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

29 mi from Yreka

Maps 5,844 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Faulkstein Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 150 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • 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 2.0 miles off.
  • Faulkstein Spring lies 0.9 mi off.

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 40–58°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.