Cobb (FR 27N38) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cobb (FR 27N38) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
24 mi from Covelo
Maps 3,641 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
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 1.2 miles of dirt.
- Near Water Spout Spring.
- Estimated climb: 650 ft over 7.6 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 39%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 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 1.5 miles off.
- Horsehead Mountain stands 2,220 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles east.
- Mad River runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–70°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.