Hale Creek (FR 02S03) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Hale Creek (FR 02S03) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
23 mi from Hayfork
Maps 3,352 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 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 390 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mad River Ridge stands 1,389 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southeast.
- Hetten Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–71°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.