Hartman Bar Ridge (FR 22N94) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Hartman Bar Ridge (FR 22N94) in CA
An 87.4-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.
54.1 of the 87.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 48.3 of the 87.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 13,100 ft over 87.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 63%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 87 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 78.4, 81.6, 84.2, 84.5, 84.5, 84.7, 86, 86.1, 86.2, 86.2 and 86.4 miles in.
A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. Hungary Hunt Peak stands 2,145 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Paradise, is 5.2 mi off.
September normals 60–88°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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