Carey (FR 22N49) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Carey (FR 22N49) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

5.9 mi from Berry Creek

Maps 3,121 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Plumas National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Shute Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Shute Mountain stands 1,000 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a calendar year in any dispersed campsite per Ranger District.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–72°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.