Camping Stay Limitations in the Klamath National Forest

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261 .50(a), for the health and safety of the public and the protection of natural resources, the following act is prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Klamath National Forest. This Order effective from August 20, 2026, through August 20, 2028. 

1. Camping, as described below:

   a. In any one location for more than 14 consecutive days.                                                                                                        b. Within the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year. 36 C.F.R. § 26 l .58(a).                                                                                                                                                                                                    
   Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 26l.50(e) each of the following are exempt from this Order:

   a. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
   b. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

   This prohibition is in addition to the General Prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A. 
   A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or$ I 0,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U .S.C. §551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.
    

   Executed in Yreka, California this 19th day of August 2026.