Mad River Ranger District

FS USDA Forest Service · CA · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 2,550 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Seasonal Snow Area
Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

40.177544, -123.184204 , CA

Description

The Mad River Ranger District is located on Highway 36 approximately 50 miles east of Highway 101 and the Eureka/Arcata area and 100 miles west of Interstate 5 and the cities of Redding and Red Bluff. Traveling south for 20-30 miles on county roads brings you to the communities of Ruth and Zenia.

The Mad River Ranger Station is at an elevation of 2550 feet. The remainder of the district varies from 2000 to 6000 feet.

The climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average precipitation in the area is 60" with the majority of the moisture falling between October and April. Snow is uncommon at elevations under 3000' but many areas on the district receive substantial snowfall.

Activities

AUTO TOURING BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE

Details

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