Star Mountain (FR 28N45) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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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

  • The order prohibits camping outside of a Developed Recreation Site for longer than 7 days in designated areas and longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in the remaining areas on the Forest. It also prohibits camping for more than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 37–63°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.