Bear Lake (FR 03S42) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Lake (FR 03S42) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
18 mi from Garberville
Maps 3,767 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Grizzly Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 740 ft over 4.8 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 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 0.7 miles off.
- Grizzly Mountain stands 1,692 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 47–71°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.