Grizzly Mtn. (FR 02S17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Grizzly Mtn. (FR 02S17) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
19 mi from Garberville
Maps 5,163 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
- 14.5 of this road’s 23.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.4 miles of dirt.
- Near Grizzly Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 5,300 ft over 23.6 miles through 37 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.5: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Watts Lake lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 42–64°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.