Cedar Creek (FR 40N40) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cedar Creek (FR 40N40) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District
13 mi from Weed
Maps 4,311 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.6–8.5 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 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 10.4 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 8.9: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Cory Peak stands 3,402 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northwest.
- Trinity River runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–64°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.