Big East Fork (FR 35N47) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Big East Fork (FR 35N47) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Big Bar Ranger District
8.6 mi from Junction City
Maps 2,448 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–10/30Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near East Fork Lake Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 2.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Monument Peak stands 5,286 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southeast.
- Canyon Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 50–74°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.