Tichnor Cave (FR 44N22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tichnor Cave (FR 44N22) in CA

Road corridorModoc NF

37 mi from Keno

Maps 5,309 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Modoc National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.7 miles of dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 7.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Known camping along this road at mile 7.6: .

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Hoffman stands 2,588 ft above the map pin, 5.1 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–62°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.