Turner MTN Lookout (FR 28N70) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Turner MTN Lookout (FR 28N70) in CA

Road corridorLassen NF, Almanor Ranger District

17 mi from Shingletown

Maps 5,596 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
  • 0.6 of this road’s 4.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Deadhorse Falls Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 4.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
  • Lyons Peak stands 1,166 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–64°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.