Lava Creek (FR 22N63) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Lava Creek (FR 22N63) in CA

Plumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
5,287 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Little Peak.

Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

5.4 of the 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.4 of the 5.9 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. South Branch Middle Fork Feather River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Quincy, is 16 mi off.

September normals 52–76°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mineral Bar in CACampground44.5miFR 3127-008-02-01 — Cottage Home Hill in CADispersed Camping46.5miFR 3127-008-02 — Cottage Home Hill in CADispersed Camping46.7miCottage Home Creek (FR 3127-008) in CADispersed Camping47.0miChicken Hawk Campground in CACampground48.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Feather River 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?