Mill Creek (FR 5N21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mill Creek (FR 5N21) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Big Bar Ranger District
15 mi from Willow Creek
Maps 1,625 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.3 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 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Jones Ranch Dam.
- Estimated climb: 620 ft over 1.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Ironside Mountain stands 3,620 ft above the map pin, 3.4 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 48–75°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.