Smith Peak (FR 02S13) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Smith Peak (FR 02S13) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
25 mi from Hayfork
Maps 3,439 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 30 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.8 miles of it graded dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 6.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 39%.
- 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.
- Smith Peak stands 758 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles southwest.
- Mad River runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–70°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.