Gemmill Gulch (FR 30N43) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gemmill Gulch (FR 30N43) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District

9.8 mi from Hayfork

Maps 3,263 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–10/30Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
  • Near Gemmil Gulch Picnic Area.
  • Estimated climb: 950 ft over 2.2 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 35%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Chanchelulla Peak stands 3,128 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles northeast.
  • Wilson Creek runs 1.2 mi off.

Rules

  • The order prohibits camping outside of a Developed Recreation Site for longer than 7 days in designated areas and longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in the remaining areas on the Forest. It also prohibits camping for more than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 44–72°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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