Hunter (FR 27N03) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Hunter (FR 27N03) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
26 mi from Hayfork
Maps 4,091 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.8 miles of graded dirt.
- Near Big Hunter.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 9.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 44%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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.
- Swim Ridge stands 857 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles north.
- Mad River runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 42–68°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.