Dixon Creek (FR 23N45X1) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Dixon Creek (FR 23N45X1) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
9.6 mi from East Quincy
Maps 5,030 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
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Blue Nose Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 480 ft over 3.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 48%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.1, 0.5 and 0.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
- Blue Nose Mountain stands 2,253 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southeast.
- Poorman Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–65°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.