Hetten Creek (FR 02S14) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hetten Creek (FR 02S14) in CA

Road corridorSix Rivers NF

23 mi from Hayfork

Maps 2,723 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.8–1.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Six Rivers National Forest ↗

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

Difficult
  • All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 36%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mad River Ridge stands 2,018 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southeast.
  • Hetten Creek runs 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–73°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.