Hornet (FR 22N84) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Hornet (FR 22N84) in CA
An 11.6-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 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.6 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 11.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Hungary Hunt Peak stands 919 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northeast. North Fork Feather River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 8.1 mi off.
September normals 52–82°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.
fs.usda.gov