Tangle Blue (FR 39N20) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District

19 mi from Weed

Maps 3,717 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkGOOD

Rough

All 3.7 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
Near Tangle Blue Lake Trailhead.
Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.7 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Scott Mountain stands 3,103 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles north.
Scott Mountain Creek runs 0.3 mi off.

Camping … Outside of a Developed Recreation Site within the following timeframes: … Longer than 15 days within any 30-day period in all other locations … Longer than 30 cumulative days in any 12-month period.
Camping rules

October normals 42–67°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Tangle Blue (FR 39N20) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access