Saint Clair (FR 38N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Saint Clair (FR 38N16) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Salmon River Ranger District
27 mi from Junction City
Maps 2,660 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 9.1 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 40%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Rays Peak stands 4,325 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 47–71°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.