East Branch Soda Creek (FR 26N66) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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East Branch Soda Creek (FR 26N66) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
3,011 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Indian Falls.

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

All 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.3 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 3.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

A river runs 0.1 mi off. Indian Falls Ridge stands 3,976 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. The nearest town, Quincy, is 8.4 mi off.

September normals 56–83°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Madrone Spring West (FR 0020-003-05-02) in CADispersed Camping50.6mi0020-003-05-10 in CADispersed Camping50.8mi0020-007 in CADispersed Camping50.9miWhite Cloud Compound (FR 0020-005) in CADispersed Camping51.0miWhite Cloud Cg, L_2 (cs 20-46) (FR 0020-005-01-01) in CADispersed Camping51.0mi
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?