Johnson Ranch (FR 21N36) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Johnson Ranch (FR 21N36) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

4.8 mi from Berry Creek

Maps 3,287 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bald Rock Dome.
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Middle Fork Feather River runs 1.1 mi off.

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 45–71°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.