Black Rock Creek (FR 22N57) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Black Rock Creek (FR 22N57) in CA

Plumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
4,836 ft
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A 16.8-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

4.8 of the 16.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 4.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 16.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

South Branch Middle Fork Feather River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 15 mi off.

September normals 54–78°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mineral Bar in CACampground45.7miSugar Pine Water Line Rd. (FR 3127-008-02-02-05) in CADispersed Camping47.7miFR 3127-008-02-02 — Cottage Home Hill in CADispersed Camping47.9miFR 3127-008-02-01 — Cottage Home Hill in CADispersed Camping48.0miRandall (FR 3127-010) in CADispersed Camping48.1mi
Fire restrictions

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

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?