Rock Gulch (FR 29N58) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rock Gulch (FR 29N58) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

19 mi from Chester

Maps 6,085 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Lassen National Forest ↗

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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mineral Summit.
  • Estimated climb: 840 ft over 3.3 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Turner Mountain stands 804 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–62°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.