Cottonwood (FR 05S30) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cottonwood (FR 05S30) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
19 mi from Covelo
Maps 2,932 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.7 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 8.7 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 60%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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 0.7 miles off.
- Gypsy Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–71°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.