Soap CR Ridge (FR 44N34) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Soap CR Ridge (FR 44N34) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District

11 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,090 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.4 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 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 10 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Clear Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Indian Creek Baldy stands 3,164 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles north.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 42–69°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.