Blaken (FR 03S30) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Blaken (FR 03S30) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
26 mi from Hayfork
Maps 3,469 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 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1 miles of dirt.
- Near Van Horn Peak.
- Estimated climb: 730 ft over 4.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 56%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 0.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mad River runs 0.3 mi off.
- South Fork Mountain stands 2,549 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 34–71°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.