Middle Ridge (FR 28N71) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Ridge (FR 28N71) in CA
Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
17 mi from Shingletown
Maps 3,404 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Doty Spring.
- Estimated climb: 930 ft over 5.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Middle Fork Antelope Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
- Lyons Peak stands 3,358 ft above the map pin, 8.2 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 49–72°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.