Eightmile (FR 02N12) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Eightmile (FR 02N12) in CA

Road corridorSix Rivers NF

22 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,415 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Six Rivers National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 3.3 of this road’s 7.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.9 miles of it graded dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 600 ft over 7.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Eightmile Ridge stands 1,133 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–67°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.