Mcgowan Lake (FR 29N22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Mcgowan Lake (FR 29N22) in CA
Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
18 mi from Chester
Maps 6,121 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
- 2.2 of this road’s 4.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Christie Hill.
3 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.5 and mile 3.5: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Brokeoff Mountain stands 3,060 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles north.
Climate averages
September normals 40–73°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.