South Barnum Flat (FR 40N33) — Modoc in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
South Barnum Flat (FR 40N33) — Modoc in CA
Road corridorModoc NF
29 mi from Burney
Maps 4,861 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
VerizonNONE
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Indian Spring Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 34–64°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.