Low Mountain (FR 27N12) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Low Mountain (FR 27N12) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
26 mi from Covelo
Maps 3,840 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
- 8.2 of this road’s 14.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 1.1 miles of dirt.
- Near North Kelsey Peak.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 14.9 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 50%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 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.
- Low Mountain stands 511 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles east.
- North Fork Mad River runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–70°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.