West Haight Loop (FR 44N21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Haight Loop (FR 44N21) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

18 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 6,283 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/25Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 19.6 of this road’s 30.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 12.1 miles of dirt.
  • Near West Haight Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 4,700 ft over 30.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • West Haight Mountain stands 1,727 ft above the map pin, 2.4 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 33–59°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.