Sterling MTN (FR 48N14) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sterling MTN (FR 48N14) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

16 mi from Ashland

Maps 5,406 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Sterling Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 3,300 ft over 8.1 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Sterling Mountain stands 1,499 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.

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 40–59°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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