Midas Saddle (FR 30N16) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Midas Saddle (FR 30N16) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District

11 mi from Hayfork

Maps 3,593 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 11.1–11.5 and 12.1–14.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
  • All 14.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 10.1 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Hall City Caves.
  • Estimated climb: 3,000 ft over 14.4 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
  • 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.
  • Chanchelulla Peak stands 2,798 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles northeast.
  • Wilson Creek runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • The order prohibits camping outside of a Developed Recreation Site for longer than 7 days in designated areas and longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in the remaining areas on the Forest. It also prohibits camping for more than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 36–70°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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