Tom Walker (FR 46N64) — Oak Knoll in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tom Walker (FR 46N64) — Oak Knoll in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

29 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,842 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 21.2 of this road’s 23.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 16.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Blue Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 6,900 ft over 23.8 miles through 42 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 48%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 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

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Blue Mountain stands 1,412 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southwest.
  • East Walker Creek runs 0.7 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 41–66°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.