Scott Bar Stage (FR 45N63) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Scott Bar Stage (FR 45N63) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District

15 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,596 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.8–5.2 and 5.5–6.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

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 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bald Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 3,200 ft over 6.2 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 37%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
  • 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.
  • Big Rock stands 1,076 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
  • Coats Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 37–66°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.