Crystal Lake (FR 25N11) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Crystal Lake (FR 25N11) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
6,986 ft
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Mount Hough.

Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 210 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Quincy, is 8.7 mi off.

September normals 41–70°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
0020-007 in CADispersed Camping50.2miMadrone Spring West (FR 0020-003-05-02) in CADispersed Camping50.2miWhite Cloud Compound (FR 0020-005) in CADispersed Camping50.2miWhite Cloud Cg, L_2 (cs 20-46) (FR 0020-005-01-01) in CADispersed Camping50.2miWhite Cloud Cg, L_1 (cs 1-19) (FR 0020-005-01) in CADispersed Camping50.2mi
Fire restrictions

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

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?