Bear Ranch Hill (FR 23N30) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bear Ranch Hill (FR 23N30) in CA
An 11.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Butte County, CA.
Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.6 of the 11.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 830 ft over 11.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Magalia, is 12 mi off.
September normals 51–78°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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