West Deadwood (FR 45N96) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
West Deadwood (FR 45N96) in CA
Road corridorKlamath NF, Scott River Ranger District
9.8 mi from Yreka
Maps 5,339 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year · order effective August 20, 2026 through August 20, 2028; also 14 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Indian Creek Baldy.
- Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 11.4 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Indian Creek Baldy stands 915 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles northwest.
- East Fork Deadwood Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–61°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.