Old Railroad (FR 20N67) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Railroad (FR 20N67) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

6.9 mi from Berry Creek

Maps 2,544 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 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Kanaka Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft over 1.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Swain Hill stands 1,529 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles northeast.

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 49–72°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.