Middle Ridge (FR 27N26) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Middle Ridge (FR 27N26) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District

30 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,824 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.3–5.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Iron Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 510 ft over 5.2 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~220 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Tomhead Mountain stands 1,947 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles southeast.

Rules

  • The order prohibits camping outside of a Developed Recreation Site for longer than 7 days in designated areas and longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in the remaining areas on the Forest. It also prohibits camping for more than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 45–66°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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