Star Mountain (FR 28N45) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Star Mountain (FR 28N45) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District
22 mi from Hayfork
Maps 5,044 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–10/30Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 690 ft over 4.6 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- White Rock stands 692 ft above the map pin, 0.5 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 37–63°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.