Main Tule (FR 31N31) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Main Tule (FR 31N31) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District

8.1 mi from Hayfork

Maps 3,491 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.6 of this road’s 8.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.6 miles of dirt.
  • Near East Tule Creek Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 8.8 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount George stands 575 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles east.

Rules

  • Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C. Longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in all other locations. Longer than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 46–69°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.