Mad River Ridge (FR 02S05) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mad River Ridge (FR 02S05) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
23 mi from Hayfork
Maps 4,714 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 35.3–35.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- 32 of this road’s 49.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 17.1 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 5,200 ft over 49.4 miles through 62 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Allen Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–66°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.