Consignee Creek (FR 23N49) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Consignee Creek (FR 23N49) in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
4,580 ft
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A 6.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Mount Jackson.

Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.4 of the 6.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 6.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. 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. A water crossing 3.2 miles in.

Mount Jackson stands 1,985 ft above the site, 1.2 miles east. Middle Fork Feather River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 11 mi off.

September normals 40–81°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 0088-017-04 — Mumford Bar Trailhead in CADispersed Camping47.6miForks House (FR 0088-015) in CADispersed Camping47.7miFR 0088-015-07 — Red Point in CADispersed Camping47.9miChinawall Ohv Staging Area (FR 0088-014) in CADispersed Camping48.0mi0088-049 in CADispersed Camping48.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth 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?