Whaleback MTN (FR 42N24) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Whaleback MTN (FR 42N24) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

13 mi from Lake Shastina

Maps 7,461 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.2–1.2, 1.6–2.5, 3–4.6 and 5.5–6.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 3.7 miles of dirt.
  • Near The Whaleback.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 8.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 36%.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • The Whaleback stands 1,074 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southwest.

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 34–53°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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