West Sterling MTN (FR 48N14Y) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Sterling MTN (FR 48N14Y) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Oak Knoll Ranger District

18 mi from Ashland

Maps 5,477 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.8–2 and 3.1–11.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 12.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 12.2 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 36%.
  • 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

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Observation Peak stands 1,863 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northeast.

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 40–55°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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