Bear Wallow (FR 29N60) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Wallow (FR 29N60) in CA
Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
18 mi from Chester
Maps 5,171 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/25Stay limit: 14 days · then move 1 mi · the 14 days are counted per calendar year; also 14 days · 30 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.5 miles of dirt.
- Near Ski Hill.
- Estimated climb: 520 ft over 8.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Summit Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
- Turner Mountain stands 1,718 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 42–65°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.