South Connector (FR 43N14) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Connector (FR 43N14) in CA

Road corridorModoc NF

44 mi from Altamont

Maps 5,010 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Modoc National Forest ↗

VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Long Bell 11 miles.
  • Estimated climb: 830 ft over 4.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Lyons Peak stands 2,883 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–62°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.