FR 24N57A2 — Walker Mine Tailings Dam in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 24N57A2 — Walker Mine Tailings Dam in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
6,196 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

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

All 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 850 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Grizzly Ridge stands 1,115 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. Summit Lake lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 13 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Helester (FR 0019-016) in CAForest Road Road49.3miFR 6001K-003-01 — Euchre Bar Trailhead in CADispersed Camping49.4miParis (FR 6001-040) in CADispersed Camping50.9miCasa Loma Tract (FR 6001K-002) in CADispersed Camping51.2miBeacroft (FR 0088-036) in CADispersed Camping51.5mi
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.

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