Oroleve (FR 20N29) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Oroleve (FR 20N29) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

11 mi from Berry Creek

Maps 2,747 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.8 and 3.3–4.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
  • 1 of this road’s 5.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Forbestown Diversion 63-007 Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 550 ft over 5.7 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 49%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • South Fork Feather River runs 1.1 mi off.
  • Mount Hope stands 863 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles east.

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 48–73°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.