Surprise Creek (FR 05N23) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Surprise Creek (FR 05N23) in CA
Road corridorSix Rivers NF
11 mi from Willow Creek
Maps 1,068 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 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Gainor Peak.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 35%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hennessy Peak stands 2,642 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles northeast.
- South Fork Trinity River runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 48–75°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.