Philpot (FR 31N32) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District

10 mi from Hayfork

Maps 3,793 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

VerizonWEAK

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkGOOD

Difficult

5.5 of this road’s 11.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.9 miles of dirt.
Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 11.9 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 38%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Some privacy

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 40–69°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Philpot (FR 31N32) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access