Mosquito Rdg (FR 22N96) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mosquito Rdg (FR 22N96) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

6.8 mi from Berry Creek

Maps 2,708 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 250 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 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 1.1 miles off.
  • Shute Mountain stands 1,413 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
  • Little Ram Creek runs 0.4 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 51–74°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.