Barker (FR 32N25) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Barker (FR 32N25) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District

5.9 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,650 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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 7.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.8 miles of dirt.
  • Near Barker Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 7.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Barker Mountain stands 1,144 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles east.
  • Dog Run Spring lies 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C. Longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in all other locations. Longer than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–63°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.