Hooleywicker Road (FR 24N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Hooleywicker Road (FR 24N08) in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
6,761 ft
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A 20.6-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 20.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (20.6 miles). Climbs 3,300 ft over 20.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Joseph Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, East Quincy, is 10 mi off.

September normals 45–70°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?