Peyton Creek (FR 29N62) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District

15 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,415 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkFAIR

Difficult

All 6.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.1 miles of dirt.
Near Smoky Creek Tralhead.
Estimated climb: 190 ft over 6.7 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 38%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.

Fairly secluded

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

October normals 45–67°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Peyton Creek (FR 29N62) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access