Harrison Flat (FR 23N10) — Feather River in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Harrison Flat (FR 23N10) — Feather River in CA
A 21.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.
Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 21 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.2 of the 21 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,100 ft over 21 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 50 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 15.4, 15.4, 21.1, 25, 25, 25.2, 25.9, 26, 29.2 and 29.5 miles in.
Whiskey Hill stands 794 ft above the site, 0.7 miles west. South Branch Middle Fork Feather River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 13 mi off.
September normals 55–84°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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