Babcock East-West (FR 26N99) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Babcock East-West (FR 26N99) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
16 mi from Janesville
Maps 5,281 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Babcock Peak.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 5.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Babcock Peak stands 1,715 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles east.
- Hungry Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–64°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.