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King Range National Conservation Area: Road Conditions


King Range National Conservation Area is OPEN to all public access as of May 31, after a two-week emergency closure.

BLM officials encourage King Range visitors to pay attention to their surroundings and to report anything suspicious to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, (707)445-7251 or to the department's Tip Line, (707)268-2539.

BLM News Release, May 31, 2013


 Current Road Conditions

May 16, 2013

"Due to break-ins, DO NOT leave valuables inside your vehicle overnight."

--Law Enforcement Ranger Phil 

 

High clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for the following unpaved roads. King Peak Road has several creeks flowing across the road north of Horse Mountain Campground.  During winter months, be prepared for rain, ice, snow or mud.

 

Chemise Mountain Road

Open

 

 

King Peak Road (unpaved)

Open

No RVs or trailers north of King Range Road intersection.

 

 

King Range Road (unpaved)

Open

 

 

Lighthouse Road (unpaved last mile)

 

Open

Rough road.

Mattole Road

 

Open

      

Paradise Ridge Road (unpaved)

Open

 

 

Prosper Ridge Road (unpaved)

Open

 

 

Saddle Mountain Road (unpaved)

Open

 

 

Shelter Cove Road

 

Open

 

Smith-Etter Road (unpaved)

 

Open

 

Telegraph Ridge Road (unpaved)

 

Open

 

Wilder Ridge Road

Open

 

 

Windy Point Road (unpaved)

Open