Coon Creek Loop (FR 22N01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Coon Creek Loop (FR 22N01) in CA
A 27.7-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 27.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.2 of the 27.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,000 ft over 27.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 41 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Last Chance Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Big Bar Mountain stands 1,451 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northwest. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 7.3 mi off.
September normals 58–84°F, 0.4″ 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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