Mcgowan Lake (FR 29N22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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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.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4073°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.