Stephens Pass (FR 6) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Stephens Pass (FR 6) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

24 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 4,880 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–2, 7.1–8 and 9–9.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 1/1–12/25Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 5.2 of this road’s 11.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 4.1 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Haight Mountain stands 3,219 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles southwest.

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 36–63°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.