South Russian (FR 40N54) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
South Russian (FR 40N54) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Salmon River Ranger District
36 mi from Yreka
Maps 2,607 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 13.1–13.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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
- 11.7 of this road’s 16.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 6,500 ft over 16.3 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 61%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Tanners Peak stands 3,975 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles west.
- North Fork Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 40–71°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.