Availability
Unnamed mapped stream or river is mapped within 0.5 mile of the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Chanchelulla Divide Backcountry Zone camp area
Chanchelulla Wilderness, California
About this place
Chanchelulla Divide Backcountry Zone is an official itinerary area, permit zone, or source-backed named overnight reference represented by a reachable point on the pinned agency trail network in Chanchelulla Wilderness.
The marker is a route-access reference, not a tent pad. Move off the trail only where travel is permitted, remain inside the authorized zone, and choose a legal durable site under every current setback and closure.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Seasonal natural water nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
Unnamed mapped stream or river is classified as intermittent and may be dry.
- Unnamed mapped stream or riverRiver or stream · 0.4 mi awaySeasonal/intermittent — may be dry · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
Allowed only when current restrictions permitCampfires
A small campfire is allowed only when the Shasta-Trinity order permits dispersed fires; use an existing safe site and fully extinguish it.
Backpacking stoves
Backpacking stove allowed with permit. A portable stove may be used only under the current forest order; a high-danger order can restrict flame devices.
Permit
Carry a valid California Campfire Permit for a campfire or stove at this dispersed camp area.
Current restrictions
Check Shasta-Trinity alerts immediately before departure; the forest explicitly directs dispersed campers to verify current restrictions.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Remote Chanchelulla approaches use low-standard forest roads that may be impassable after rain or snow and can close under fire or resource-protection ordersPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Chanchelulla Divide Backcountry Zone is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: Chanchelulla Gulch Trailhead, Upper Chanchelulla Trailhead. Remote Chanchelulla approaches use low-standard forest roads that may be impassable after rain or snow and can close under fire or resource-protection orders.
Before driving
Check Shasta-Trinity alerts and confirm the exact road with the ranger district before committing a vehicle.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Chanchelulla Divide Backcountry Zone camp area
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Chanchelulla Gulch Trailhead5.5 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Upper Chanchelulla Trailhead5.6 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.452461° N
- Longitude
- 122.994237° W