West Horse (FR 47N70) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Horse (FR 47N70) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

24 mi from Ruch

Maps 3,574 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
  • All 20.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 6,900 ft over 20.2 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 55%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 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

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Copper Butte stands 2,601 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles north.
  • Seiad Creek runs 0.6 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 48–66°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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