Seiad CR (FR 48N20) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Seiad CR (FR 48N20) in CA

Klamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District
2,034 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
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An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Siskiyou County, CA.

Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

3.3 of the 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.4 of the 11.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 11.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. A cattle guard 5.3 miles in.

Cypress Ridge stands 2,902 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northwest. Seiad Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ruch, is 25 mi off.

September normals 57–86°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Dispersed Rec 54 (FR 54D030) in CADispersed Camping46.5miSalmon Crawford (FR 39N45) in CADispersed Camping46.7miKnowtelling (FR 10N16) in CAForest Road Road46.8miCrawford Ridge (FR 39N47) in CADispersed Camping46.8miShadow Creek Campground in CACampground47.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?