Nelson CR Crossover (FR 36N45) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Nelson CR Crossover (FR 36N45) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District

22 mi from Lewiston

Maps 3,238 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.1–1.6 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 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Jackass Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 4.1 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 49%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 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.
  • Jackass Peak stands 1,245 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping … Outside of a Developed Recreation Site within the following timeframes: … 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 44–70°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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