Coldwater (FR 23N18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Coldwater (FR 23N18) in CA
A 58.0-mile stretch of dirt 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.
30 of the 58 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 33.8 of the 58 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,800 ft over 58 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 54 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 13 mi off.
September normals 50–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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