Martin Creek (FR 21N80) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Martin Creek (FR 21N80) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
3.0 mi from Berry Creek
Maps 2,899 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
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T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of dirt.
- Near Big Bald Rock.
- Estimated climb: 470 ft over 2.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% 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.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 50–73°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.