Babcock Ridge (FR 26N45) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Babcock Ridge (FR 26N45) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
12 mi from Janesville
Maps 5,589 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 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 280 ft over 5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
- Cold Stream runs 1.1 mi off.
- Kettle Rock stands 2,205 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–64°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.