South Indian (FR 17N32) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
South Indian (FR 17N32) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Happy Camp Ranger District
22 mi from Cave Junction
Maps 2,460 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 12.6–13.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay 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
- 4.5 of this road’s 15.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 4.5 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 15.1 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 1.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Little Buck Ridge stands 2,758 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles south.
- Cole Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 37–69°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.