Carter Ranch (FR 33N51) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Carter Ranch (FR 33N51) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Big Bar Ranger District
1.9 mi from Junction City
Maps 3,508 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileSTRONG
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Red Hill.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 10.9 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Hayfork Divide stands 2,286 ft above the map pin, 4.7 miles south.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–69°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.