Houghsted (FR 25N43) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Houghsted (FR 25N43) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
5.4 mi from East Quincy
Maps 4,970 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Taylor Rock.
- Estimated climb: 30 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Taylor Rock stands 2,355 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–65°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.