Chrome (FR 38N63) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Chrome (FR 38N63) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Mt. Shasta Ranger District

18 mi from Dunsmuir

Maps 4,968 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–4.3 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 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 5.7 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 42%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bonanza King stands 2,083 ft above the map pin, 4.9 miles south.

Rules

  • Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–64°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.