Indian Fall Ridge (FR 25N19) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Indian Fall Ridge (FR 25N19) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
5.6 mi from Quincy
Maps 4,439 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mount Hough State Game Refuge.
- Estimated climb: 960 ft over 5.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Mount Hough stands 2,781 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles north.
- A river runs 1.0 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–67°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.