West Side (FR 1N30) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
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
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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
Climate averages
October normals 44–67°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.