Nolton Crk (FR 21N08) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Nolton Crk (FR 21N08) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
5.4 mi from Berry Creek
Maps 2,565 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Big Bend Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 60 ft over 1.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- North Fork Feather River runs 0.9 mi off.
- Big Bar Mountain stands 1,812 ft above the map pin, 5.2 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 52–74°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.