Hough (FR 25N14) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Hough (FR 25N14) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
3,309 ft
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A 27.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

27.1 of the 27.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.6 of the 27.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 27.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 38 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Indian Falls Ridge stands 3,678 ft above the site, 3.9 miles east. A river runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Quincy, is 7.3 mi off.

September normals 46–85°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough 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?