Copper Mine (FR 1N12) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Copper Mine (FR 1N12) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District

14 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,530 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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
  • 6.1 of this road’s 15.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 6.1 miles of dirt.
  • Near Copper Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 15.6 miles through 22 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Pickett Peak rises 6.5 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. 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 41–66°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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