American House (FR 21N19) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
American House (FR 21N19) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
19 mi from Berry Creek
Maps 4,541 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.7 and 6–9.6 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 7.6 miles of it dirt.
- Near Diamond Springs Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 10.5 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Diamond Springs lies 0.4 mi off.
- Lexington Hill stands 1,231 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 43–68°F, 5.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.