Old Stanwood (FR 21N44) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Old Stanwood (FR 21N44) in CA
A 2.8-mile stretch of gravel 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 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 130 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Stephens Ridge stands 621 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Mosquito Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 4.4 mi off.
September normals 58–85°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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