Steep Trail (FR 47N13) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Steep Trail (FR 47N13) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

16 mi from Montague

Maps 4,621 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–7.5, 9–9.3 and 11.6–12 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 19.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Windmill Point.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 19.4 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Eagle Rock stands 2,348 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles east.
  • Flat Springs lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for a limited period of time, usually 14 days, but this can be further limited in some National Forest areas.
  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–62°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.