Van Ness (FR 34N31) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Van Ness (FR 34N31) in CA
Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Weaverville Ranger District
13 mi from Lewiston
Maps 3,663 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 15 days · within 30 days · No more than 30 days in any 12 months
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Trinity Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Crystal Spring lies 0.6 mi off.
- Honeymoon Ridge stands 802 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–67°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.