Frenchman East Shore (FR 24N01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Frenchman East Shore (FR 24N01) in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
4,640 ft
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A 15.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

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

8 of the 15.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.9 of the 15.1 miles in are dirt. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Grizzly Ridge stands 2,671 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 1.0 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, East Quincy, is 10 mi off.

September normals 40–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Black Canyon (FR 0088-026-02) in CADispersed Camping49.6miFR 0088-026-03 — Mumford Bar Trailhead in CADispersed Camping49.7miWestville (FR 0088-022) in CADispersed Camping49.7miGold Run Eastbound in CARest Area49.8miFR 0088-020 — Mumford Bar Trailhead in CADispersed Camping49.9mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?