Squirrel Ridge (FR 37N82) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Squirrel Ridge (FR 37N82) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District
24 mi from Weaverville
Maps 2,851 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.5–2 and 2.8–4.5 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
VerizonWEAK
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StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Plummer Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 6.9 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- 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.
- Bonanza King stands 4,200 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles north.
- The Trinity Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 45–71°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.