Upper Smokey (FR 29N75) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Yolla Bolla Ranger District

15 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,759 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–10/30Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months

VerizonUSABLE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

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Difficult

3.2 of this road’s 7.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.2 miles of dirt.
Near Smoky Creek Tralhead.
Estimated climb: 410 ft over 7.5 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 30%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Some privacy

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

October normals 44–66°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Upper Smokey (FR 29N75) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access