Bluff Cr.- Mad River (FR 03S17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bluff Cr.- Mad River (FR 03S17) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
20 mi from Garberville
Maps 3,175 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Robbers Roost.
- Estimated climb: 20 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Double Gate Ridge stands 539 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 38–71°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.