West Side (FR 1N30) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Side (FR 1N30) in CA

Road corridorShasta-Trinity NF, Hayfork Ranger District

11 mi from Hayfork

Maps 4,101 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
VerizonUSABLE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bald Peaks of Plummer.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 5.9 miles through 21 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Friend Mountain rises 2.3 miles west.

Rules

  • Longer than 7 days within a 12-month period within the areas described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B and C. 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–67°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.