Mad River (FR 27N02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mad River (FR 27N02) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
23 mi from Covelo
Maps 4,374 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
- 30.4 of this road’s 46.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.3 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 5,500 ft over 46.8 miles through 85 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 67%.
- 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.
- South Fork Mad River runs 1.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–67°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.