Boulder Lake (FR 37N19) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Boulder Lake (FR 37N19) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District

26 mi from Weaverville

Maps 2,945 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Boulder Lake Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 35%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
  • Billys Peak stands 4,378 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles north.
  • Crystal Creek runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping … Outside of a Developed Recreation Site within the following timeframes: … 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 47–67°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.