Hornet (FR 22N84) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Hornet (FR 22N84) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
8.1 mi from Berry Creek
Maps 3,112 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hungary Hunt Peak.
- Estimated climb: 780 ft over 4.8 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Hungary Hunt Peak stands 919 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northeast.
- North Fork Feather River runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 45–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.