Golden (FR 20N15) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Golden (FR 20N15) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
13 mi from Berry Creek
Maps 3,651 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.5–1.8, 2.4–2.8 and 3.1–3.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 6.9 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 53%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South Fork Feather River runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–70°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.