Vesa Bluffs (FR 46N41) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Vesa Bluffs (FR 46N41) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

10 mi from Yreka

Maps 3,302 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 5.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.5 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 45%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Craggy Mountain stands 2,232 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southeast.

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 42–68°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.