East Serpentine (FR 24N84) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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East Serpentine (FR 24N84) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
4,352 ft
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A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

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

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Claremont stands 2,635 ft above the site, 4.1 miles east. East Branch Rock Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Quincy, is 4.4 mi off.

September normals 54–81°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?