Argentine-Flournoy (FR 25N42) — Mt. Hough in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Argentine-Flournoy (FR 25N42) — Mt. Hough in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
3,870 ft
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A 24.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

6.8 of the 24.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 6.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,800 ft over 24.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Claremont stands 3,117 ft above the site, 5.8 miles south. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Quincy, is 2.5 mi off.

September normals 41–83°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Decker (FR 0424-002) in CADispersed Camping48.1miFR 0424-006-12-02 — Quaker Hill in CADispersed Camping48.6miPoleline (FR 0032-010) in CADispersed Camping48.9miFR 0329-014-01 — Negro Jack Hill in CADispersed Camping49.3miWest Lowell Hill (FR 0329-014) in CADispersed Camping49.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?