Madrone (FR 21N31) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Madrone (FR 21N31) in CA

Plumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
3,316 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Butte County, CA. The road serves Little Bald Rock.

Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 3.8 mi off.

September normals 57–84°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?