Kelly MTN (FR 29N75) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Kelly MTN (FR 29N75) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
5,584 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Warner Valley Rim. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11 miles). Climbs 2,400 ft over 11 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Kelly Mountain stands 1,319 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Hot Springs Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Chester, is 10 mi off.

September normals 36–75°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Old Stanwood (FR 21N44) in CADispersed Camping50.5miMilsap (FR 22N62) in CAForest Road Road50.7miChingaleter (FR 21N50) in CADispersed Camping51.2miKanaka Flat (FR 21N07) in CAForest Road Road51.3miWatson Ridge (FR 21N25) in CAForest Road Road51.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Almanor 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?