Hungry Canyon (FR 27N53) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Hungry Canyon (FR 27N53) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
15 mi from Janesville
Maps 6,081 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 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wheeler Peak.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Kettle Rock stands 1,713 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles west.
- Cool Spring lies 0.6 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–62°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.