Russell (FR 44N20) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Russell (FR 44N20) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
15 mi from Yreka
Maps 4,332 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.5 and 2.4–3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay 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 3.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Russell Peak.
- Estimated climb: 680 ft over 3.7 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Russell Peak stands 1,194 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles south.
- East Fork Rattlesnake Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–64°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.